WorksheetsA brief history of graffiti
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 6mins
The Greek philosopher Plutarch:
Was a great admirer of graffiti writing
Believed graffiti to be ridiculous and pointless
Wrote poems on the city walls of Rome
Developed the term ‘vandalism’ after graffiti destroyed his private property
The members of which ancient society regularly inscribed public messages on to city walls?
Rome
Maya
Egypt
All of the above
Why might some graffiti artists prefer to stay anonymous or underground?
Fear of retribution or punishment
Anonymity is part of their artistic expression
They can establish artistic comraderies and alter previous work
Graffiti:
Is a way to lay claim to a new space and territory
Is a form of questioning power
Is often about identity
All the above
What is the meaning of "swept"?
A barbaric tribe known as the Vandals swept through Rome.
to drive or carry
to destroy completely
to build a community
What does "pillaging" in the following sentence:
A barbaric tribe known as the Vandals swept through Rome pillaging and destroying the city.
build
devastate
help
Graffiti can both beautify and destroy. Explain. (At least 50 words)
