BStreet art is often made with permission while graffiti is typically unauthorized
CGraffiti is newer
DStreet art is less skilled
This distinction is contested but often graffiti = unauthorized tags/writing; street art = aesthetic interventions (some permitted, some not).
Question 2 Short Answer
What is the difference between tagging and mural art?
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Model answer: Tagging is usually an artist's signature or mark, often repetitive and unauthorized. Murals are typically larger, more narrative, sometimes commissioned.
The distinction reflects different traditions and relationships to space.
Question 3 True / False
True or false: All graffiti is vandalism.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
Authorized murals and community graffiti can be legal. The legal status depends on permission and location.
Question 4 Short Answer
What role does street art play in communities?
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Model answer: It can beautify neglected spaces, assert community identity, challenge official representations, or mark territory and solidarity.
Street art's meaning varies by context and perspective.