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The Aesthetics of Street Art
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Graffiti
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.
Sticker Art
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.
Stencil Art
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.
Mural
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.
Wheatpasting
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.
Yarn Bombing
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.
3D Street Art
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.
Tagging
Tagging is the simplest form of graffiti, consisting of a writer's signature or moniker. Notable artists include TAKI 183 and CORNBREAD.
Street Installation
Street installations involve creating three-dimensional art objects placed in public spaces. Notable artists include Mark Jenkins and Slinkachu.
Throw-Up
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.
Piece
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.
Wildstyle
Wildstyle is a complicated and highly decorative style of graffiti that uses interlocking letters and connecting points. Notable artists include Tracy 168 and Zephyr.
Mosquito
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.
Street Poster Art
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.
Reverse Graffiti
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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