Graffiti: Street Art or Vandalism?

Graffiti has been present globally for centuries, but in America, it began in the 1920s with gangsters marking territories. Darryl McCray, known as Cornbread, is credited with popularizing tagging in the 1960s. His actions inspired urban youth, leading to a new art form in the '70s. By the '80s, graffiti was embraced by hip-hop culture, influencing mainstream art and advertising. Today, graffiti is seen both as vandalism and as a legitimate art form that raises sociopolitical awareness. The debate continues on who should decide what art is displayed in public spaces.

Who is credited with popularizing the act of tagging in graffiti culture?

• Banksy

• Darryl McCray

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

• Keith Haring

In which decade did graffiti become associated with hip-hop culture?

• 1970s

• 1990s

• 1960s

• 1980s

How did graffiti influence marketing strategies in the 1980s?

• By reducing advertising costs

• By focusing on rural markets

• By changing how products were advertised

• By introducing new color palettes

What is one reason some people are drawn to graffiti today?

• It is easy to create

• It is a form of protest

• It raises awareness of sociopolitical issues

• It is a traditional art form

What is a common debate surrounding graffiti in public spaces?

• Whether it should be taught in schools

• Whether it should be taxed

• Who should decide what art is displayed

• If it should be considered a sport