INDIGO Graffiti Thesaurus

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Objects <facet> > Visual and Verbal Communication <hierarchy name> > visual works (works) > visual works by location or context <guide term> > graffiti

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graffiti  

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Entry terms

  • graffito

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • Graffiti, in its broadest sense, encompasses any intentional scribble, marking, or design created in public, communal, and even private spaces. This term serves as an umbrella for a wide range of subcategories, including 'street art', 'graffiti symbols', 'graffiti writings', and 'verbal graffiti', each with its own unique characteristics and cultural implications. Graffiti is often associated with the act of marking or altering a space without permission, typically in urban environments. It is a form of expression that transcends traditional boundaries, both physical and societal, to communicate a message, mark territory, or simply exist as a visual element within the graffiti-scape. While the forms and styles of graffiti can vary greatly, they all share a common purpose: to make a statement, to communicate, and to exist within the public eye. Despite its often transient nature, graffiti plays a significant role in shaping the visual and cultural landscape of our urban environments.

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

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