Monday, 18 March 2013

More Graffiti Research

In response to reading the book ''Spraycan Art'' by Henry Chalfant.
I found a documentary directed by Tony Silver who collaborated with Henry Chalfant.

Style Wars | Watch Free Documentary Online. 2013. Style Wars | Watch Free Documentary Online. [ONLINE] Available at:http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/style-wars/. [Accessed 16 March 2013]




The documentary discusses the influence of graffiti and it's history. It also mentions the Hip Hop culture and its other elements.
The main styles of graffiti I have looked at is Throw-up, Tagging, wildstyle and pieces.

A throw-up is a form where it can be done very quickly, will consist of one or two letters or phrase but they are simpler versions of pieces.

Tagging is a basic form that gets the writer's name out there and noticed. It could also be the writer's logo.

Wildstyle is a complicated form where the letters interlock or are tightly closed together.

Pieces, short for a masterpiece, is more of a painting style, normally seen on murals.



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