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stencils (street art)  

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  • stencil

Note

  • "Visual works or designs produced by using tools also called "stencils," which are sheets of celluloid, paper, cardboard, or other material in which desired lettering or designs have been cut out so that ink or paint applied to the sheets will reproduce the cut-out designs on the surface beneath." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Stencils (Visual Works)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Stencils (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/300028878.

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • "Stencils" in the context of street art refer to a specific type of graffito that is created using a pre-made template or stencil. The graffitist applies paint or another medium over the stencil to transfer the design onto a surface, resulting in a graffito. This technique allows for the rapid and repeated application of an image, making it a popular method for creating graffiti, particularly in the realm of street art. The use of stencils in graffiti can be traced back to the origins of the practice, but it gained significant popularity with the rise of street art in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Stencil graffiti is often associated with political and social commentary, as the technique allows for the quick dissemination of powerful and provocative imagery and messages.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/stencilsStreetArt

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