Street art
Across
- 4. A large painting or artwork created directly on a wall or other permanent surface, often with a message or theme.
- 5. spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it
- 9. A form of street art that involves subverting or parodying famous brands, often to critique consumerism or capitalism.
- 10. A high-quality, highly detailed graffiti piece that stands out and takes a long time to complete. Its name is a reference to the fact it is more noticeable and shines brighter than other pieces around it.
- 12. A group of graffiti artists who often work together, sharing a name or signature, and collaborate on large pieces or bombing missions.
- 16. An image or artwork that is printed or drawn on paper and then glued (pasted) onto walls or surfaces, commonly used in street art for quick application.
- 17. A combination of "subvert" and "advertising," it refers to the practice of altering or spoofing ads to challenge their original message or critique social issues.
- 18. Short for "masterpiece," a large, complex graffiti artwork that usually involves detailed letters, characters, and backgrounds, requiring more time and skill to complete.
Down
- 1. A pre-cut template used to apply a design or image quickly by spraying or painting over the cut-out areas, often used for repeated images or messages.
- 2. A form of art or expression involving writing, drawing, or painting on surfaces, typically in public spaces, often seen as either vandalism or urban art depending on the context.
- 3. The process of removing graffiti, either by painting over it or scrubbing it off, typically done by authorities or property owners.
- 6. A more elaborate version of a tag, usually bubble-style letters filled with one or two colors, but still done quickly.
- 7. action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property
- 8. A drawn or painted figure that accompanies graffiti, often used alongside letters or as part of a larger piece to give personality or narrative to the artwork.
- 11. Large-scale graffiti or street art done using paint rollers, allowing for huge pieces of work to be created relatively quickly.
- 13. A complicated and intricate form of graffiti lettering that’s often hard to read, characterized by interlocking letters, arrows, and connections.
- 14. The act of quickly covering an area with graffiti, often involving multiple tags or throw-ups in a short amount of time.
- 15. A graffiti artist’s signature or personal mark, usually done quickly with spray paint or markers, and often simple and stylized.