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Graffiti

Graffiti. YO!. Class Rules Why on earth would we choose Graffiti?! Learning Targets:

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Graffiti

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  1. Graffiti

  2. YO! • Class Rules • Why on earth would we choose Graffiti?! • Learning Targets: • Students will learn about the history of graffiti, famous artists, careers associated with both graffiti and street art and at the end of the lesson will be able to argue whether or not Graffiti should be considered art and identify careers associated with graffiti • Why is this important to you?

  3. VIDEO TIME! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEbYFrWUgTQ

  4. History • Started in the 1960’s • A movement to speak out against authority • 1971-74 • Pioneering era • “die hard era” • 1980’s • Law enforcement “crack down” • First Graffiti writer • Cornbread • Today • “clean train era”

  5. Teach Me how to Graffiti! • Popular styles • Tagging: • highlights penmanship • Throw-ups: • done quickly w/ few to no colors • Blockbuster & Bubble letters: • self explanatory… • Wild style: • interlocking letters and designs • Hip-Hop Graffiti: • reflects the culture of African Americans • Poster Graffiti: • Graffiti on posters and pictures

  6. Identify the style

  7. ABC’s

  8. Graffiti Writers(artists) • Banksy • One of the most recognizable graffiti artists • Specializes in satirical, political and societal commentary • Uses stenciling, spray paint and fine brush • Has been featured in the Bristol Museum of Art

  9. Judith Supine • Colorful collages • Graffiti “pop art” • Dan Witz • Hummingbirds • Lifelike portraits • David Choe • Obama posters

  10. Is Graffiti Art? • Based on aesthetics alone • Yes • Does not include tagging • Shown in galleries in NY and London • Artists are sometimes paid for their work • Brangelina bought Banksy’s art • Many believe it is not art • Vandalism • Graffiti is still illegal

  11. Careers • Graffiti Schools • Art and Design High School (NYC) • Art Institute • Academy of Art • Graffiti Artist • Annual salary for a paid Graffiti Artist • $26,000-$77,000 • Painter • Display Designer

  12. Other Careers Set Designer Fashion Designer

  13. Cartoonist

  14. HOMEWORK! • Choose two styles of Graffiti that you learned about today and write your name (first and last) • identify the two styles that you used • You will be graded according to a rubric OR • Bell Write on your opinion of whether or not Graffiti should be considered art • If you use a source you must cite it! • Each assignment is worth 15 points

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