Concept information
Preferred term
throw ups (graffiti)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- throwie
- throw-up
- throw up (graffiti)
- throw-ups
Note
- "Graffiti art works produced with spray paint, that spell out the artist's name in rounded letters. Usually these are rendered in two colors, one for the body and another for a contrasting outline. These are intended to cover as much surface area as possible in the shortest amount of time without regard to style or technical proficiency." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Throw-Ups (Graffiti Works)’)
Source
- The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Throw-Ups (Graffiti Works)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300410271.
Belongs to group
Creator
- Jona Schlegel
- Stefan Wogrin
Editorial note
- "Throw ups" is a term used in the graffiti community to describe a specific type of graffiti writing. Characterised by their speed of execution and simplicity, throw ups are typically composed of two or three colours and involve a simple outline filled in with a single colour. The letters in a throw up are often rounded and bubbly, which allows for faster creation compared to more complex styles. The primary purpose of a throw up is not to demonstrate artistic skill or to create a visually complex piece, but rather to quickly mark a large area with the graffitist's handstyle or moniker. As such, throw ups are often associated with quantity over quality, with graffitists aiming to create multiple throw ups in close proximity to each other in order to maximise their visibility and presence in a particular area.
URI
https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/throwUpsGraffiti
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