Graffiti by. Oleg Bazhenov

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Writer-is the person who engaged graffiti. A synonym «writer» is the word graffitier.

Graffiti – it is inscriptions or pictures on walls of buildings, on fences and other vertical surfaces. Sometimes – the form of folk-lore. It is considered one of kinds of self-expressions of youth.

Graffiti has existed since ancient times.

The first writer in history it is considered Taki183.

Basically he was engaged tagging. His tag could be seen practically in any part of New York. Tagging- it is fast drawing of inscriptions on surfaces in public places. Tagging it also a label of a place («I here was»).

Skilled writers can write tag for 2-3 seconds (3-4 letters).

Professional writers earn money painting various clubs, shops or stands.

Modern graffiti on train.

Drawing graffiti on buildings without the permission of owners is treated in criminal law of many countries as vandalism.

In some countries of the Europe necessary to receive the license to draw graffiti.

Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages.

Examples of modern graffiti styles

The main thing for writer is the culture graffiti .Writer should not spoil the valuable buildings.