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... > Objects <facet> > Visual and Verbal Communication <hierarchy name> > visual works (works) > visual works by location or context <guide term> > graffiti > writing (graffiti) > tags (graffiti)

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tags (graffiti)  

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Entry terms

  • tag

Note

  • "Stylized forms of graffiti using names or initials as markers. These are considered the most basic form of graffiti art." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Tags (Documents)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Tags (Documents)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300410284.

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  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • "Tags (graffiti)" refers to a specific type of graffiti writing. A tag is essentially the signature or moniker of a graffitist, often stylised in a unique and distinctive way. It is the simplest and most fundamental form of graffiti, and it is typically the first type of graffiti that a graffitist learns to create. Tags are usually created quickly and can be found in a variety of locations throughout urban environments. They are often used by graffitists to mark territory, gain recognition, or participate in the broader graffiti community. While tags may appear simple or even crude to the untrained eye, they can be rich in meaning and style. The design of a tag can convey a great deal of information about the graffitist, including their skill level, their influences, and their place within the graffiti community.

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