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The term graffiti comes from the Greek word ‘graphein' which means ‘to write'. People have always drawn and painted on walls. Prehistoric man painted on the walls of caves, and those paintings are now considered valuable works of art. Graffiti was first found in ancient Roman architecture.

If people draw on walls these days, it isn't considered art; it is called ‘graffiti' and often cleaned off as soon as possible. Graffiti art takes a number of forms. It can be an individual mark, usually just the initials of the artist, or something much larger, like a mural. Most graffiti artists prefer to be called ‘writers'. A writer's signature with spray paint or maker is called a ‘tag', and each piece of graffiti art is ‘tagged'. Communities of writers who are friends are known as ‘crews', and inexperienced writers are called ‘toys'.

Graffiti as a youth culture began in America but has become popular in many other countries.

Its influences come from pop culture, especially music and cartoons. Graffiti is now so popular; it can be seen in many museums and art galleries.

The term graffiti comes from the Greek word ‘graphein' which means ‘to write'. People have always drawn and painted on walls. Prehistoric man painted on the walls of caves, and those paintings are now considered valuable works of art. Graffiti was first found in ancient Roman architecture.

If people draw on walls these days, it isn't considered art; it is called ‘graffiti' and often cleaned off as soon as possible. Graffiti art takes a number of forms. It can be an individual mark, usually just the initials of the artist, or something much larger, like a mural. Most graffiti artists prefer to be called ‘writers'. A writer's signature with spray paint or maker is called a ‘tag', and each piece of graffiti art is ‘tagged'. Communities of writers who are friends are known as ‘crews', and inexperienced writers are called ‘toys'.

Graffiti as a youth culture began in America but has become popular in many other countries.

Its influences come from pop culture, especially music and cartoons. Graffiti is now so popular; it can be seen in many museums and art galleries.

The term graffiti comes from the Greek word ‘graphein' which means ‘to write'. People have always drawn and painted on walls. Prehistoric man painted on the walls of caves, and those paintings are now considered valuable works of art. Graffiti was first found in ancient Roman architecture.

If people draw on walls these days, it isn't considered art; it is called ‘graffiti' and often cleaned off as soon as possible. Graffiti art takes a number of forms. It can be an individual mark, usually just the initials of the artist, or something much larger, like a mural. Most graffiti artists prefer to be called ‘writers'. A writer's signature with spray paint or maker is called a ‘tag', and each piece of graffiti art is ‘tagged'. Communities of writers who are friends are known as ‘crews', and inexperienced writers are called ‘toys'.

Graffiti as a youth culture began in America but has become popular in many other countries.

Its influences come from pop culture, especially music and cartoons. Graffiti is now so popular; it can be seen in many museums and art galleries.

The term graffiti comes from the Greek word ‘graphein' which means ‘to write'. People have always drawn and painted on walls. Prehistoric man painted on the walls of caves, and those paintings are now considered valuable works of art. Graffiti was first found in ancient Roman architecture.

If people draw on walls these days, it isn't considered art; it is called ‘graffiti' and often cleaned off as soon as possible. Graffiti art takes a number of forms. It can be an individual mark, usually just the initials of the artist, or something much larger, like a mural. Most graffiti artists prefer to be called ‘writers'. A writer's signature with spray paint or maker is called a ‘tag', and each piece of graffiti art is ‘tagged'. Communities of writers who are friends are known as ‘crews', and inexperienced writers are called ‘toys'.

Graffiti as a youth culture began in America but has become popular in many other countries.

Its influences come from pop culture, especially music and cartoons. Graffiti is now so popular; it can be seen in many museums and art galleries.