graffititaiteen
Graffititaiteen, a Finnish term meaning graffiti art, refers to the practice and study of creating visual art in public or semi-public spaces through graffiti and related media. It encompasses letterforms, figurative imagery, murals, and large-scale pieces, and exists on a continuum from unauthorized vandalism to commissioned public art. The field also includes discussions about techniques, history, ethics, and its role in urban culture.
Modern graffiti emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s in several American cities, notably New York and
Techniques and styles used in graffititaiteen range from quick tags and throw-ups to fully developed pieces
Reception and policy toward graffititaiteen vary widely by city and country. Some jurisdictions prohibit graffiti on