The History of Graffiti
/*! elementor – v3.8.1 – 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} INTRODUCTION This post will examine the historical contributions of Latin American, Mexican-American, and African American teenagers and young adults in the area of graffiti, while exploring the stereotypes that shape the perspective of 20th century graffiti. Graffiti Before New York /*! […]
The art of Graffiti
/*! elementor – v3.8.1 – 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} By: Nia, Lauren, Guinn and Trinity Origin: It is arguable where the true origin of graffiti originated from, but Philadelphia is where it started. This form of art is used to express different feelings of the creator and allow them to […]
Graffiti: A Crime or a Work of Art?
/*! elementor – v3.8.1 – 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} Origins of graffiti It is arguable where the true origin of graffiti originated from, but Philadelphia is where it started. This form of art is used to express different feelings of the creator and allows them to do this through spray […]
Hip Hop and its Sphere of Influence
/*! elementor – v3.8.1 – 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} The Origins of Hip Hop Originating in the Bornx in 1970’s, hip hop was developed among the Latino and black communities. The origins of hip hop are more complex than previously thought. Many of the rituals that are practiced in hip […]
Afrika BamBaataa
Afrika BamBaataa It is always great when you can put a face to a familiar sound. When I first research who Afrika Bambaataa was, the most popular link brought me to a youtube video titled, “Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force – Planet Rock”. I had no clue what sound to expect from a […]
Hip Hop Graffiti: It’s all in the CULTURE.
Hip Hop…The CULTURE. The original concept behind hip hop was unity. It allowed people to showcase their talents in the most creative ways. Hip hop became an avenue for inventiveness and an alternative to gang violence. It was a huge factor in bringing the youth of Bronx, New York, and other surrounding areas, together for […]
