One reason I like hip-hop so much is because of
its versatility and how adaptable it is. There are many different aspects of
hip-hop, which accommodate so many of your senses. The vocal part of hip-hop is
the rapping or emceeing, the visual aspect of hip-hop is
graffiti, and then there's the music itself, consorted with dancing, being
the physical aspect. I've always wish I could graffiti, with spray paint it’s
so cool. I believe it is human nature to enjoy beautiful things, I wouldn't
mind walking down the street and seeing other people's works of art on the
sides of every building.
I think graffiti is
really fascinating and beautiful, it turns the world from boring to colorful
and vibrant. According to Wikipedia graffiti is writing or drawings scribbled,
scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place (Wikipedia).
However people generally disregard graffiti because of how it is portrayed in
the media and talked down upon by people who don't fully understand its roots
or meanings.
Vandalism is
considered a crime and since most graffiti are on places where the owners did
not give them consent to be graffiti is considered vandalism, which is punishable
by law. This can discourage many 'offenders' from displaying their talent or
being able to express themselves visually to others. Another reason
graffiti is looked down upon is because gangs use graffiti to, make their name
be known, or threaten other gangs. This causes people to associate graffiti
with gang violence, and look at it with disdain. To some people graffiti is
considered vandalism, but it is art, a form of self-expression.
Young under privileged
teens and young adults who don't really have a voice from where they grew up
use graffiti to tell the world about themselves. The whole world is their
canvas, as opposed to being limited to creating a small piece of art. They use
entire buildings to voice their opinions on political subject matters, or create a mural to uplift the community.
"Graffiti." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Jan. 2013. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.
I find it fascinating how you categorize the different aspects of hip-hop. I would have thought that the music would be an auditory aspect, and music videos/stage set-ups for shows would be additional visual aspects. But we're all different in what we see or determine as pieces of art.
ReplyDeleteA few notes: those images are beautiful, so make sure to give credit lines for each one when used. Also, reconsider the Wikipedia source. There are plenty of credentialed sources on the web, ones with author bylines...
I love seeing visual arts being influenced by other art forms. My concentration for AP studio art last year was “All Art is Art” which focused on visual arts being inspired by other art forms like theater, dancing, music, and writing. It may not be realized by some that hip-hop is not just a music genre, but a culture that expresses itself through all artistic elements. So I like that you are broadening your topic to include how hip-hop is seen in all different artistic mediums. I also like that you addressed how graffiti is misunderstood because of its affiliation to crime but is still beautiful.
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