A form of art created by scratching or etching designs into a surface

A form of art created by painting or drawing on a surface

A form of art created by carving or sculpting a surface

A form of art created by molding or casting a material

Tags

Throw-ups

Murals

Stencils

A tag is a simple, one-line signature, while a throw-up is a more complex, multi-colored piece

A tag is a more complex, multi-colored piece, while a throw-up is a simple, one-line signature

A tag is typically done in black and white, while a throw-up is typically done in color

A tag is typically done on a vertical surface, while a throw-up is typically done on a horizontal surface

A large, painted artwork on a wall or other surface

A small, painted artwork on a wall or other surface

A sculpture made of metal or stone

A mosaic made of tiles or glass

A sheet of material with a design cut out of it

A piece of paper with a design printed on it

A piece of fabric with a design sewn into it

A piece of wood with a design carved into it

To express themselves

To communicate a message

To mark their territory

To vandalize property

It can be unsightly and ruin the appearance of a neighborhood

It can be a form of vandalism and damage property

It can be used to spread gang messages and promote violence

It can be used to intimidate and harass people

It can be a form of art that can beautify a neighborhood

It can be a way for people to express themselves and communicate messages

It can be a way for people to mark their territory and show their pride in their community

It can be a way for people to protest against injustice and oppression

Yes, it is legal in all countries

No, it is illegal in all countries

It depends on the country and the specific laws

It depends on the city or town and the specific laws

By increasing police patrols in areas where graffiti is common

By installing security cameras in areas where graffiti is common

By providing more opportunities for people to express themselves through legal means, such as art classes and community murals

By educating people about the negative consequences of graffiti

By painting over it

By sandblasting it

By using chemical solvents

By using lasers

Banksy

Keith Haring

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Shepard Fairey

In cities and towns all over the world

In museums and art galleries

In books and magazines

On the internet

It will continue to be a popular form of art and communication

It will become less popular as other forms of art and communication become more accessible

It will be banned in more and more countries and cities

It will become more and more accepted and appreciated as a form of art

I think it is a form of art that should be encouraged

I think it is a form of vandalism that should be discouraged

I think it depends on the specific context

I have no opinion on graffiti