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!

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

8. 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

9. Identify the style

11. ABC’s

14. 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

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

17. 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

18. Careers Graffiti Schools Graffiti Artist Painter Display Designer
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

19. Other Careers
Set Designer
Fashion Designer

20. Cartoonist

21. 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