Text 1 - What is Street Art?

Which statement best reflects the essence of street art as described?

• It primarily exists within the confines of formal art institutions.

• It embodies elements of resistance and critique against mainstream norms.

• It is an art form that always receives official approval and endorsement.

• Its expression is restricted to officially sanctioned democratic spaces.

According to the text, how is street art originally used?

• To mark territorial boundaries of urban youth.

• To create beautiful murals on public buildings.

• To communicate messages and express political concerns.

• To serve as a tool for gentrification.

What is Tom Finkelpearl's perspective on urban street art?

• He views it as an illegal activity.

• He considers it a vital form of urban expression.

• He believes it leads to the deterioration of city aesthetics.

• He feels it should be confined to galleries and not public spaces.

What is the Broken Window Theory mentioned in the text?

• A theory that suggests street art contributes to urban regeneration.

• A theory that states street art is a form of public service.

• A theory that links visible signs of disorder and vandalism with an increase in crime.

• A theory that promotes the use of street art for gentrification.

How is the legal status of street art generally viewed?

• It is universally accepted as illegal due to its nature.

• It becomes legal when it has official approval or commission.

• It is always legal because it is considered public art.

• Views on its legality vary, making it a debated topic.

What effect has Banksy's street art had, according to the text?

• It has led to a decrease in property values.

• It has been universally accepted without criticism.

• It has been suggested to have regenerative effects on neighborhoods.

• It has been criticized for contributing to gentrification.

What is a key characteristic that differentiates 'street installations' from conventional street art and graffiti?

• Street installations are always illegal.

• Street installations use 2-D objects only.

• Street installations use 3-D objects and space to interfere with the urban environment.

• Street installations are always based on painting or chalking.

Where is it believed that Yarn Bombing originated?

• In the U.K. with Scottish knitters.

• In the U.S. with Texas knitters.

• In France with Parisian fashion designers.

• In Australia with Sydney artists.

What is the main purpose of yarn bombing according to the text?

• To create territorial markings.

• To display socio-political commentary.

• To advertise products.

• To beautify and enhance creativity.

What role does social media play in the proliferation of street art?

• It has no significant impact on street art's popularity.

• It allows artists to share their work with a global audience.

• It discourages artists from creating street art.

• It only benefits commercially successful artists.