Pop culture is the culture that prevails in modern society. Graffiti has become popular culture and mainstream, but through transformation and evolution, its popularity can rise or fall in different periods of time. (Ashley 12)
From 1960s - 1990s, the popularity of graffiti has had its ups and downs. The evolution of graffiti shows in mostly urban cities and has had an impact on the youth in cities. Graffiti and Hip-Hop spreads its influence by showing every viewer their message. "The intricate relationship between hip-hop and graffiti is evident when analyzing the history, trends, messages, and motivations of graffiti, as well as their impact on the health of the community. " (Ashley 13) |
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"The type of graffiti common to most present-day understandings was launched into the spotlight during the 1960s. Mirroring civil rights movements, anti-war protests and political upheavals, graffiti once again became an important tool for personal expression." (Ashley 4) "Sociologist Devon Brewer focuses on inner city graffiti; he concludes that the motives for graffiti must be considered to fully understand the phenomenon itself. He argues that there exist four major values in hiphop graffiti: fame, artistic expression, power, and rebellion." (Ashley 14) |
Below is a documentary called Getting up. This documentary helps to understand how graffiti artists start out. It also speaks about the different styles of graffiti that there can be, from simple tagging to masterpieces and paintings.