Destroy All Lines
Reflection Paper #3: Destroy All Lines (2-4 pages)
Considering the articles in the readings for Week 4 on graffiti, the documentary film “Style Wars,” and your own knowledge and/or experiences, reflect on the following points (in 2-4 pages):
- How do you define the term ‘art’?
- Do you consider graffiti to be art or vandalism?
- Who and what does graffiti represent?
- Why do you think graffiti has become so widespread?
- What makes ‘good’ graffiti? Is there such a thing?
BONUS QUESTION: If a graffiti writer does his or her work on canvas to be displayed in an art gallery or someone’s living room, is it still graffiti?
Inclusion of quotes and/or references from Week 4 course material is required to earn full credit on this assignment.
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I mainly consider graffiti to be vandalism since it’s done without the consent of the property owner. For instance in the case of Taki when interviewed, he claimed that he did it everywhere he went. For him, it was not a way of making artistic crafts or statements but rather a way of gaining fame by merely indicating, ‘hello I was here.” His notoriety influenced kids into considering…
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