![]() ![]() The first thing we did was work out our Name designs on paper. It is succinct and makes for good class discussion. One video I found concise and informative was this segment from CBS nightly news. Many communities now designate areas where graffiti is tolerated or allowed, and urban art murals allow many street artists to showcase their talents in a legal way… and get paid! There is a lot to explore on the internet on this subject. It’s important to stress that Graffiti is vandalism, and we were sure to accentuate the difference between exploring the style of graffiti art on paper versus on private property without permission. We began this lesson by watching a video on street artists and having a discussion about the movement. Thanks to Brian White, Middle School Teacher in Davenport, Iowa for the inspiration! When I saw a lesson in one of my art teacher Facebook groups that incorporated a “fence” made from popsicle sticks as the surface for student graffiti art, I knew it would be a winner in my classroom. ![]() Middle School Students enjoy doing creative interpretations of their name, and exploring the art of graffiti lettering is always a hit. ![]()
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