Graffiti is a type of deliberate application of a media made by humans on any surface, 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 be considered 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.

History of graffiti

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Ancient graffiti

Historically, the term graffiti originally referred to the inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., found on the walls of ancient sepulchers or ruins, as in the Catacombs of Rome or at Pompeii. Usage of the word has evolved to include any decorations (inscribed on any surface) that one can regard as vandalism; or to cover pictures or writing placed on surfaces, usually external walls and sidewalks, without the permission of an owner. Thus, inscriptions made by the authors of a monument are not classed as graffiti.

The first known example of "modern style" graffiti survives in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus (in modern-day Turkey) and appears to advertise prostitution, according to the tour guides of the city. It stands near the long mosaic and stone walkway and consists of a handprint, a vaguely heart-like shape, a footprint and a number. This purportedly indicates how many steps one would have to take to find a lover, with the handprint indicating payment.

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graffiti is some of the dopest shit, I think im bout to get in to that get my start like KAWS did.
OtotheSO (OsO) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:10:55 -0000
graffiti is some of the dopest shit, I think im bout to get in to that get my start like KAWS did.
HOV in my ears... Makes me wanna be in brooklyn taking pictures of graffiti...
PpCunT (Marissa Lynn™) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:10:42 -0000
HOV in my ears... Makes me wanna be in brooklyn taking pictures of graffiti...
My agent keeps bugging me about a comp card so i was gonna do a graffiti shoot with a partner
SiedurNichols (Boaz) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:51 -0000
My agent keeps bugging me about a comp card so i was gonna do a graffiti shoot with a partner
@ttaylor1220 I have some events I want to put together next year. I just started my PR and Events Company Graffiti Inc
Bigmed (Bigmed) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:44 -0000
@ttaylor1220 I have some events I want to put together next year. I just started my PR and Events Company Graffiti Inc
What's your favorite on-line game to play? I like Yahoo's versions of Literati, Graffiti, and Spades.
KennonFort (Kennon Fort) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:39 -0000
What's your favorite on-line game to play? I like Yahoo's versions of Literati, Graffiti, and Spades.
Ingen lång vit vecka! RT @klang67 @technollama just walked past a troupe of bears spraying political satire graffiti dancing the merengue :)
HerrKanin (Jimmy Callin) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:20 -0000
Ingen lång vit vecka! RT @klang67 @technollama just walked past a troupe of bears spraying political satire graffiti dancing the merengue :)

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