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scratchings (graffiti)  

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Entry terms

  • scratching (graffiti)

Note

  • "Refers to art works created by scratching or engraving a design into a board or other surface that has been prepared by covering with ink, so that the color of the board shows through the scratched design. Colored wax or paint may be applied to create a design on any paper board, or the board may be commercially produced "scratchboard." India ink is often used to cover the wax or paint. A stylus or other sharp instrument is generally used to scratch or scrape away the design." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Scratch Art’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Scratch Art’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300264764.

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • "Scratchings" in graffiti refers to a graffito type which was done by a subtractive technique where the graffitist uses a hard tool, such as a knife, a wooden stick, or even fingernails, to etch or scratch a design into a surface. This technique is often used on surfaces with a layer of material that can be removed, such as the bark of a tree or a wall with a layer of paint or plaster. The resulting graffiti, known as "scratching," is characterized by its scratched appearance. This technique allows for a different kind of expression compared to more traditional graffiti techniques that involve the application of paint or other materials.

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