what is graffiti?

Answer 1

Depends of your perspective, to some its an art form of expression, to others its vandalism. But in a literal sense its writing or pictures spray-painted in public places.

Answer 2

Graffiti is a type of deliberately inscribed marking made by humans on surfaces, both private and public. Graffiti can also refer to website defacements; however, it usually takes the form of publicly painted art, drawings or words. When done without a property owner's consent it constitutes vandalism, although in many countries the owner must press charges before it would constitutes a crime. In the UK city councils have the power to take action against the owner of any property that has been defaced under the Anti-social Behavior Act or, in certain cases, the Highways Act. This is often used against owners of property that are complacent in allowing protective boards to be defaced so long as the property isn't damaged. Graffiti has existed at least since the days of ancient civilizations such as classical Greece and the Roman Empire. The word "graffiti" expresses the plural of "graffito", although the singular form has become relatively obscure and is largely used in art history to refer to works of art made by scratching the design on a surface. Another related term is sgraffito, a way of creating a design by scratching through one layer of pigment to reveal another one beneath. All of these English words come from the Italian language, most likely descending from "graffiato", the past participle of "graffiare" (to scratch); ancient graffitists scratched their work into walls before the advent of spray-paint, as in murals or frescoes. These words derive in their turn from the Greek γραφειν (graphein), meaning "to write". Historians continue to speculate over the vexing question as to where the term "graffiti" first referred to this form of marking.

Answer 3

Graffiti = vandalism.

Answer 4

Thousands of scraps of paper thrown from tall buildings.

Answer 5

an abstract or collage painted on a wall or a brick wall

Answer 6

absract art put on trains or public property

Answer 7

When messeges are painted on walls.

Answer 8

it is foundation stone..im not sure..

Answer 9

ART...:)