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The Aesthetics of Street Art

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Stencil Art

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Stencil art is created by using a cutout template to paint or draw the same image repeatedly. Notable artists include Banksy and Blek le Rat.

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Reverse Graffiti

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Reverse graffiti, also known as clean tagging or grime writing, is created by removing dirt or grime from a surface to create an image. Notable artists include Moose and Alexandre Orion.

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Tagging

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Tagging is the simplest form of graffiti, consisting of a writer's signature or moniker. Notable artists include TAKI 183 and CORNBREAD.

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Mural

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Murals are large-scale paintings or artworks displayed on walls or large surfaces, encompassing a variety of techniques. Notable artists include Diego Rivera and Eduardo Kobra.

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Mosquito

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Mosquito refers to a small and quick form of graffiti, often done in forbidden or hard-to-reach places. Notable artists: This technique is more about the act than the artists.

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Sticker Art

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Sticker art involves the creation and distribution of printed stickers featuring images or messages, affixed to various public spaces. Notable artists include Shepard Fairey and Space Invader.

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Yarn Bombing

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Yarn bombing is a type of street art that uses colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn wrapped around structures. Notable artists include Magda Sayeg and Olek.

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Throw-Up

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A throw-up is a form of graffiti that is more elaborate than tagging but less intricate than a piece. It usually consists of bubble letters and is done quickly. Notable artists include Lady Pink and SEEN.

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Piece

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A 'piece' is a large, complex, and intricate graffiti mural, often incorporating multi-colored letters and images. Notable artists include Dondi White and Lee Quiñones.

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3D Street Art

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3D street art creates the illusion of three dimensions through perspective and can appear incredibly realistic. Notable artists include Julian Beever and Tracy Lee Stum.

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Wheatpasting

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Wheatpasting is a technique that uses a simple adhesive made from wheat flour and water to affix paper posters to walls. Notable artists include JR and Shepard Fairey.

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Street Installation

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Street installations involve creating three-dimensional art objects placed in public spaces. Notable artists include Mark Jenkins and Slinkachu.

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Wildstyle

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Wildstyle is a complicated and highly decorative style of graffiti that uses interlocking letters and connecting points. Notable artists include Tracy 168 and Zephyr.

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Street Poster Art

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Street poster art involves the creation of artworks or messages on posters that are then pasted onto public surfaces. Notable artists include Faile and Shepard Fairey.

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Graffiti

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Graffiti is an art form where writings or drawings are created on public walls or surfaces, often expressing social or political messages. Notable artists include Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Lady Pink.

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