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sculptures (graffiti)  

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • sculpture (graffiti)

Note

  • "Three-dimensional works of art in which images and forms are produced in relief, in intaglio, or in the round. The term refers particularly to art works created by carving or engraving a hard material, by molding or casting a malleable material (which usually then hardens), or by assembling parts to create a three-dimensional object. It is typically used to refer to large or medium-sized objects made of stone, wood, bronze, or another metal. Small objects are typically referred to as "carvings" or another appropriate term. "Sculpture" refers to works that represent tangible beings, objects, or groups of objects, or are abstract works that have defined edges and boundaries and can be measured. As three-dimensional works become more diffused in space or time, or less tangible, use appropriate specific terms, such as "mail art" or "environmental art."" (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Sculpture (Visual Works)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Sculpture (Visual Works)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300047090.

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel

Editorial note

  • "Sculptures (graffiti)" refers to three-dimensional works created by graffitists. These can be made from a variety of materials, including but not limited to metal, wood, plastic, or found objects. Unlike traditional graffiti, which is typically applied directly onto a surface such as a wall or a train, graffiti sculptures are standalone objects that can be placed in various locations. They represent a physical embodiment of the graffitist's expression, often interacting with their environment in unique ways. As with all forms of graffiti, it is essential to understand these works within their specific cultural and aesthetic context, rather than viewing them through the lens of traditional art paradigms.

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