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graffiti

Also known as calligraffito, calligraffiti, tag, tagging, graph, graff, calligraphy

Graffiti (singular graffiti, or graffito only in graffiti archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written "monikers" to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.

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Graffiti is writing or drawings made on walls or other surfaces without permission, typically in public view, ranging from simple text to elaborate paintings. It has a long history spanning thousands of years, with evidence of graffiti found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

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Art movement.name: Graffiti
Art movement.image: Former roof felt factory in Tampere Jun2012 003.jpg
Art movement.caption: An abandoned roof felt factory in Santalahti, Finland which has been painted with graffiti, including work by 1UP (top left), 2012
Art movement.yearsactive: 1960s-present
Art movement.influences: Hip hop culture
Art movement.commons: yes

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Image: Graffiti at Kolkos, Tampere Jun2011 001.jpg

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Commons category: Graffiti
Commons gallery: Graffiti
OpenStreetMap tag: artwork_type=graffiti
hashtag: graffiti

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Etymology
History
Prehistoric
Ancient
Medieval
Contemporary
Modern
Commercialization and pop culture
Global movements
Africa
Europe
Middle East
South America
Southeast Asia
Types
Tools
Stencil graffiti
Stickers
Tags
Throw ups
Pieces
Wildstyle
Modern experimentation
Purpose
Public art
Personal expression
Territorial
Radical and political
Genocide denial
Offensive graffiti
Decorative and high art
Environmental effects
Government responses
Asia
Europe
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Tracker databases
Gang injunctions
Hotlines and reward programs
Search warrants
In media
Accidents
Gallery
See also
References
Further reading
External links

Modern graffiti is a controversial subject. In most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered vandalism. Modern graffiti began in the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s and later spread to the rest of the United States and throughout the world.