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Graffiti (grafitty or graffiti) art is an activity that uses composition of color, line, shape and volume to write sentences above a certain wall. The tools used are usually spray paint cans or pilok. History Graffiti in Pompeii. It contains writing graffiti folk People using the Latin language and not the Classical Latin language. The habit of painting on the wall stems from primitive man as how to communicate the hunt. At this time, grafitty used as a means to evoke mysticism and spiritual the spirit of hunting. The development of art in ancient Egypt as well shows the activity of painting on the walls of the pyramid. These paintings communicate the nature of other encountered a pharaoh (Pharaoh) after mummified.

 

 

 

 

 

Activities of graffiti as a means of showing dissatisfaction newbegan in Roman times with evidence of satirical paintingsagainst the government on the walls of buildings. This paintingfound in the ruins of Pompeii. While in Rome itselfused as a propaganda tool to discredit the followers ofChristians at the timeIt prohibited the emperor.
Graffiti in modern timesGraffiti on the Separation Wall in Israel Israel-Palestine.The existence of social classes are too far apart causeparticular difficulties for community groups to expressart activities. As a result, some individuals usemeans that almost available throughout the city, namely the wall.Arts education are less frequent causes objectsgraffiti appeared in the form of writings or password that is only understoodcertain groups. Usually, this work shows dissatisfactionagainst the social conditions they experience.Although graffiti is generally destructive and causethe high cost of maintaining cleanliness of the city, but the graffiti remainsis an expression of art to be cherished. There are countlessrenowned artists who began his career of graffiti activity.
Function graffiti• Means of expression of social discontent against the state.• Means of expression of the fear of political and social conditions.• Means of rebellion.• the secret language of certain groups.
In its development, graffiti around the 70s in Americaand Europe finally venturing into urban areas as identitygroups that mushroomed in urban areas. Because the image isless good, graffiti already become a scourge for the security of the city.The reason is because it is considered provoking a war betweengroup or gang. Performed in addition to a blank wall, graffiti wasoften made in the wall of the underground railway.
In the United States alone, every state already has aown regulations to curb graffiti. San Diego, California,New York already have laws which stipulate thatgraffiti is illegal. To identify patternsmaking, graffiti was divided into two types.
Gang graffitiIe graffiti which serves as identification of areas of powerby writing the name of the alley,combined gang, the gang members, or writing about whatoccurred in the alley.
Tagging graffitiThat type of graffiti is often used for one's fameor group. The more scattered graffiti of this type, thenmore terkenallah's name. Therefore this type of graffitirequire tagging or signature of the maker or his bomber.Such work responsibilities.
in Indonesia itself is now graffiti is very easyfound in several cities in Indonesia! appearance of graffitiin Indonesia the first time in Jogjakarta and nowalmost spread to all corners of the country and the ordinary indonesia artist most students who expressto the walls of others! he .. he ... he .. he .. he.he ...