Mural vs Graffiti

munaa (71)in #art • 6 years ago (edited)

Hi Steemians!

I want to share stories about murals and graffiti. Because the picture is always visible as I continue through the streets of H Dimurthala Stadium, Banda Aceh City.

The paintings on the walls are too pretty, made me take pictures of them. There are various pictures like the photo below. When looking at the definition, I make sure the image is a mural. Then what about graffiti?

Mural or Graffiti?

Based on wikipedia.org

A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other permanent surface. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.

Some wall paintings are painted on large canvases, which are then attached to the wall. Whether these are the subjects of some controversy in the art world, But the technique has been in common use since the late 19th century.

Another literature explains. Murals – painting, spray art or mixed media that has been arranged between the property owner and the artist. In most cases the art is owned by the property owner, the license by the artist, maintenance is either arranged by a local mural arts organization or the property owner, and it is the owner’s duty to contact the artist in case touch-ups are needed. Read More...

Graffiti

Graffiti, or graff – spray art done with as broad an array of motivations as murals, but most often not done with the permission or agreement of the property owner. In some cases there are areas that have been somehow designated for graffiti. Most works of graff have some measure of artistic merit. Vandalism and tagging are different from graff, where someone just scribbles their alias or scratches a bus window.

Obviously not all tagging, vandalism and graffiti can be neatly categorized, but generalizations about it have led to misconceptions. Graffiti artists range greatly with their motivation and expectation in terms of making a living – they can be anonymous, humble, or ego-maniacally leaning. Careers can stem from their graphic abilities, Read More...