Graffiti

1. Graffiti

2. EXAMPLES…

6. “Graffiti" is applied in art history to works of art produced by scratching a design into a surface. A related term is "sgraffito"

7. Cave Paintings

8. HISTORY • Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. Graffiti can be anything from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials.

9. Frescoes

12. Art forms like frescoes and murals involve leaving images and writing on wall surfaces. Like the prehistoricwall paintings created by cave dwellers, they do not comprise graffiti, as the artists generally produce them with the explicit permission (and usually support) of the owner or occupier of the walls.

13. In Other Words… • You may see graffiti on the side of a building. • You may see it in an art gallery as a mural. • You may even see it in European frescoes or ancient cave paintings • THE TRADITION CONTINUES!!!

14. SENDING A MESSAGE Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions.

15. IN 1971 Work began to take on their signature calligraphic appearance because, due to the huge number of artists, each graffiti artist needed a way to distinguish themselves. Aside from the growing complexity and creativity, the work also began to grow in size and scale – for example, many artists had begun to increase letter size and line thickness, as well as outlining their work.

16. Calligraphy • Is the art of beautiful writing • Tools: Fountain pen & ink

19. Adding Detail • The use of designs such as polka dots, crosshatches, and checkers became increasingly popular. Spray paint use increased dramatically around this time as artists began to expand their work. "Top-to-bottoms"

22. LETTERING

23. By 1974 • Graffiti artists had begun to incorporate the use of scenery and cartoon characters.

24. CARTOONS

26. TAKING IT FURTHERhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXBUIZcXzPE -HISTORY OF GRAFFITIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE4hi_mV_2s&feature=related – GRAFFITI EXAMPLEShttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qjkq-7BrRo&feature=related – TIMELAPSE PROJECT

27. Characteristics • Colorful • Detailed Fonts/Calligraphy • Paint • Graphics/Pictures • Words • Surfaces with Texture • Shadowing/ Perspective

28. ASSIGNMENT • Choose an inspirational word and a font to begin your graffiti project. • You will then select colors and use paint to make your word become real. • Think about implied surface texture, perspective, and graphics. • PAINT!!!!!

29. WORD CHOICE • Choose and inspirational word or phrase • HOPE • LISTEN • RESPECT • CHALLENGE • FEEL • CHANGE

30. USE COLOR • Choose the colors and font that will support your word

31. Color Schemes to Choose from: Warm Cool Analogous Monochromatic • Primary • Secondary • Intermediate • Complimentary • Split Complimentary

33. DO the REASEARCH • Look for font ideas. • This will make your project stand out from the rest. You can choose letters that are interesting and draw the eye inward. • The text needs to convey graffiti style to the viewers eye. • The rule of perspective will help the letters pop out with dimension.

34. PARTS of ASSIGNMENT • Inspirational word • Font (graffiti type) • Color Scheme (only for word) • Graphic(image represents/ supports word) • Design/ pattern for background (not solid)

35. MEDIA • Mix paint to create the colors for your wall art. • Think primary to secondary & secondary to intermediate. • Use pen and ink to outline. • Have fun!

37. Start Sketchinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVQSa9lpD8I -Example of sketchbook assign.

38. Graffiti Glossary of Termshttp://www.graffiti.org/faq/graffiti.glossary.html • BITE- To copy another writer's style. This is considered a no-no and is looked down upon, even though writers often borrow imagery from cartoons and comics. • CHARACTER A cartoon figure (usually, but not necessarily) taken from comic books, TV or popular culture to add humor or emphasis to a piece. In some pieces, the character takes the place of a letter in the word.

39. Graffiti Terms • FADE To blend/blended colors. • FILL The solid interior color of letters on a piece or throwup. • FLICKS Prints of photos of graffiti. Also "flick" (singular) and "flix" (plural). • HIP HOP The culture in the late 70s and early 80s that spawned the graffiti culture as we know it now, breakdancing and hip-hop music, which has since turned into modern rap music.

40. Graffiti Terms • ICY GRAPE An old, discontinued Krylon color that is prized by writers when the odd can turns up. • OUTLINE The drawing done in a piecebook in preparation for doing the actual piece. Also called a sketch. Can also refer to the outline put on the wall and then filled, or the final outline done around the piece to finish it.

41. Graffiti Terms • OLD SCHOOL General term used to refer to the early days of writing, more specifically, the mid 70s to '82 or '83. Also may refer to hip-hop music of this period. Old-school writers are given respect for being there when it all started, and specific writers are remembered for creating specific styles. For example, Blade and Comet created blockbusters, Phase 2 created bubble letters, clouds, Skeme's "S", and so on.

42. Graffiti Terms • SUCKER TIPS The stock tip that comes with a can of spraypaint. So named because only suckers would piece or tag with said tip. That said, lots of old school kings used nothing but stock tips back in the day.

43. Graffiti Terms • TOY An inexperienced or incompetent writer. Someone whose writing is either wack, who uses sucker tips, or whose style is just plain cheesy. One old definition of "TOYS" is that it stands for "trouble on your system".