Graffiti is commonly know as any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, or design, that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted.
4 Types Of Graffiti:
Gang Graffiti: Committed by both juvenile & adult street gangs. Their purpose is to mark territory.
Tagger Graffiti: Tagging is the most common type of graffiti. It is done by individuals, or groups called crews. Their sole purpose is establishing a reputation or notoriety among their peers. Putting themselves in harms way & risking arrest add to their thrill & reputation.
"Graff Art": These are the people who say thier into it for the art. Usually their graffiti is similar to a murual. They believe nothing is wrong with placing their pieces (tagging) on private or government property.
Hate Graffiti: This is mostly done by hate groups, who have racist, prejudice, or other discriminatory views.
