Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?

What are some of the statements that graffiti can make?

• Identity, art, empowerment, and politics

• Weather, seasons, and nature

• Technology, science, and innovation

• Food, health, and wellness

Which ancient civilization regularly inscribed messages on public walls?

• Chinese

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Indians

What did ordinary citizens in Pompeii often mark public walls with?

• Magic spells and political slogans

• Architectural plans

• Weather forecasts

• Shopping lists

When did the term 'vandalism' originate?

• In the 1st century BCE

• During World War II

• During the French Revolution

• In the 1960s

Why do many graffiti artists assume alternate identities?

• To get sponsorships

• To gain more followers

• To avoid retribution and establish comradery

• To sell their art

What did taggers in the 1960s use coded labels for?

• To communicate with other artists

• To mark their favorite spots

• To sell their art

• To trace their movements around cities

How did graffiti artists challenge established boundaries of public property?

• By reclaiming subway cars and billboards

• By painting on private homes

• By creating art in museums

• By organizing public events

What was a striking symbol of repression during the Cold War?

• Tags in New York City

• The Berlin Wall's one-sided graffiti

• Political slogans in Pompeii

• Graffiti on subway cars

When did graffiti artists start being admitted into art galleries?

• In the 1980s

• In the 1970s

• In the 2000s

• In the 1990s

What ongoing debate does graffiti bring to the surface?

• The history of graffiti

• The boundary between defacing and beautifying

• The best techniques for graffiti

• The legality of street art