INDIGO Graffiti Thesaurus

Concept information

Preferred term

community term  

Type

• Collection

Creator

• Jona Schlegel
• Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

• The "community term" collection is a key component of the graffiti thesaurus, representing the specific language and terminology used within the graffiti community. As a standalone collection, it does not fall under a broader category but rather serves as a parent category for a range of more specific concepts. The "community term" collection encapsulates the unique vernacular of the graffiti world, including terms that describe specific activities, roles, styles, and phenomena within the graffiti culture. These terms, such as "battles", "bitings", "bombing", "buffings", "kings", "toys", "burners", and "handstyles", each represent narrower concepts that further illuminate the rich tapestry of the graffiti community language.

Example

• The "community term" collection is exemplified by terms that are deeply embedded in the graffiti culture. "Battles" refer to competitions where graffitists showcase their skills. "Bitings" is a term used to describe the act of copying another graffitist's style. "Bombing" is a quick, expansive approach to creating graffiti over a large area. "Buffings" refer to the removal or painting over (crossing) of graffiti by authorities or property owners. "Kings" are respected and influential graffitists within the community. "Toys" is a term used to describe inexperienced or unskilled graffitists. "Burners" are complex, colourful pieces of graffiti art, often created in a mural style. Lastly, "handstyles" refer to a graffitist's unique, personalised script or tag.

URI

https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/communityTerm

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