Quick History of Graffiti | The Misunderstood Art Ep 5

In this short video, Alex & Maia visit Graffiti Alley in Baltimore to answer the question Is Graffiti misunderstood? Alex then shares with Maia and their viewers a Quick History of Origins of Graffiti, the different types of graffiti and mention some of the most influential graffiti artists in the US. Colors, shapes, lettering, 3D effects, composition, messaging...graffiti has it all. Widely misunderstood and considered vandalism, graffiti is undoubtedly a beautiful art form that deserves to be recognized as such. This video will hopefully illustrate the long history of graffiti and help people understand the artistry and heart behind it. SKIP TO YOUR FAVORITE CHAPTER! 0:00 Intro 1:22 Visit to Graffiti Alley 1:57 Graffiti Alley 2:33 What Does the Word Graffiti Mean? 2:49 Graffiti in Ancient History 3:14 Modern Graffiti 3:42 The Origins of Spray Paint 4:03 From Philly to NYC 4:31 Types of Graffiti 5:10 Closing FOLLOW ALEX ON SOCIAL: www.alexbenitezart.com www.facebook.com/theartofalexbenitez   / alexbenitezart   #is graffiti art or vandalism? #isgraffitimisunderstood #graffitihistory #learnaboutgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #historyofgraffiti #briefhistoryofgraffiti #graffitialleybaltimore #whatdoesthewordgraffitimean #moderngraffiti #cornbread #nycgraffiti #spraypaint #whatisgraffiti? #shortstoryaboutgraffiti #spraypaint #is graffiti art? #subway artist #kelly wall #spray paint art #wall art