In which I examine the different ways graffiti has been employed in the past—and roll my eyes at the shocked reports of visitors defacing the Colosseum. Have they never visited a historic site before?
I Graffiti di Venezia is a book (and Instagram account) all about the graffiti in Venice. I am using as a nudge to get me to go to parts of town I rarely explore
Should I ask my guests to engrave their names on one of my window panes? This is a wonderful compilation of ancient graffiti. I love how the news article sparked this compilation.
I really enjoyed this surprising tour-- what a great list of examples, and interesting speculation too. I bet you're right that the motivations vary in different contexts. The people writing on Shakespeare's window may want some kind of engagement with a favorite author whereas the people marking walls in a prison may want to assert their individuality... etc. Thanks for another thought-provoking post!
Thoughtful historical look at graffiti and if and when it serves any useful purpose. I seem to always notice and be annoyed by any graffiti. I have never been able to view such as art, as has been proposed by some. To me it is an insult to the structure and to the artist or architecture. I have to say that there may be some slight historical value, within context. But, I did love this look at graffiti through history and historical places. The illustration through pictures was fun!
I Graffiti di Venezia is a book (and Instagram account) all about the graffiti in Venice. I am using as a nudge to get me to go to parts of town I rarely explore
It's such a fascinating topic!
Should I ask my guests to engrave their names on one of my window panes? This is a wonderful compilation of ancient graffiti. I love how the news article sparked this compilation.
I really enjoyed this surprising tour-- what a great list of examples, and interesting speculation too. I bet you're right that the motivations vary in different contexts. The people writing on Shakespeare's window may want some kind of engagement with a favorite author whereas the people marking walls in a prison may want to assert their individuality... etc. Thanks for another thought-provoking post!
Interesting!
Thank you for sharing.
Thoughtful historical look at graffiti and if and when it serves any useful purpose. I seem to always notice and be annoyed by any graffiti. I have never been able to view such as art, as has been proposed by some. To me it is an insult to the structure and to the artist or architecture. I have to say that there may be some slight historical value, within context. But, I did love this look at graffiti through history and historical places. The illustration through pictures was fun!
Brilliant. And I don't think I've ever noticed this tomb graffiti before...Will start noticing now!