The term graffiti comes from the Greek word graphein, which means to write.
- Graffiti was first found on ancient Roman architecture.
- Most graffiti artists prefer to be called writers and each have their own "tag".
- Graffiti refers to marks or writings.
- Artists who are into graffiti have a desire for public recognition.
- Communities of writers who are friends are known as "crews".
- Spray cans are most commonly used in graffiti.
- Those writers who are inexperienced or new to an area are called "toys".
- Graffiti is now so popular it can be seen in many museums and galleries.
Related: Plea for legal graffiti areas24 April 2008 - A former graffiti vandal is calling for painting zones to be introduced in the city in a bid to recognise the talents and skills of young people and help beat crime.
More online:Graffiti - from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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