Street art

• Street art


  A form of visual art created in public locations, often illicitly, using various techniques such as graffiti, stenciling, wheatpasting, and murals. It encompasses a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums and serves as a means of expression, social commentary, and cultural reflection within urban environments.
• Today, we are going to:

  Define street art

  2. Discuss the forms of street art

  3. Learn about its history

  4. Learn about noteworthy artists and artworks
• Street art


  • Encompasses various forms of writing, drawings, or imagery created illicitly on public surfaces

  Uses pseudonyms or "tags" to identify themselves, creating a distinct persona within the graffiti subculture

  Commonly perceived as vandalism, it also functions as a means of artistic expression and social critique
• Graffiti


  Involves creating images or designs by cutting out a pattern/template. Allows for reproducibility and ease of execution. Popular technique in street art for conveying political messages or social commentary.
• Stencil art


  Involves creating images or designs by cutting out a pattern/template. Allows for reproducibility and ease of execution. Popular technique in street art for conveying political messages or social commentary.
• Mural


  Painting large-scale artworks directly onto walls or surfaces in public spaces. Large-scale commissioned artworks, transforming spaces with narratives and cultural symbols. Contribute to the visual landscape of cities and communities, transforming dull or neglected spaces into vibrant cultural hubs.
• Wheatpasting


  Involves creating images or posters on paper or other materials. A paste made from wheat flour or starch is then applied to the back of the artwork. Wheatpaste art allows artists to quickly and easily display their work outdoors. It is often used for its temporary nature, as the artwork can be easily removed or covered by other artists or authorities.
• Street art


  Aims to provoke discussion and reaction, making statements through their work. Utilize graffiti techniques to create art with a message. Seek to have people see their art and engage with it, sparking dialogue and thought.
• Graffiti


  Don't seek public understanding or approval. Focus may be on marking territory or targeting specific individuals or groups. Is often guerrilla artwork found on inner city walls and train lines. Personal branding through tags or signatures is common among graffiti writers.
• Humans have been using natural surfaces for art since prehistoric times, with cave paintings depicting hunting scenes and handprints.

  
• Gangs in New York City began marking territories with name-based tags and primitive graffiti, laying the groundwork for modern street art.


  1920s and 1930s
• Murals started appearing in Southern California's urban landscapes, reflecting similar urban climates to New York.


  Around the same time
• The New York Golden Age


  • 1960s: Economic struggles in NYC led to widespread availability of surfaces for creative expression.

  Mid-1970s: Street artists developed unique styles, competing for recognition.

  Influence of Martha Cooper: Photographer documented the scene, boosting visibility with "Subway Art".

  1980s: Street art gained legitimacy in galleries and museums, thanks to artists like Haring and Basquiat.
• Martha Cooper was a photographer who documented the street art scene, boosting its visibility with "Subway Art".