Flashcards: Street Art and Urban Transformation — 16 cards

Street Art Types — examples?

Murals, graffiti, stencils, stickers, posters.

Illicit Graffiti — definition?

Unauthorized markings on property, often vandalism.

Commissioned Murals — role?

Legally approved artworks enhancing urban spaces.

Street Art Types — distinction?

Authorized murals vs. illegal graffiti.

Property Rights — influence?

Determine legality of creating or altering street art.

Artist's Reclaim — concept?

Claim to create or restore art on owned walls.

Ephemeral Art — characteristic?

Temporary, often painted over or removed.

Painted Over Art — consequence?

Original work becomes inaccessible, emphasizing transience.

Cultural Impact — effect?

Fosters social commentary and urban beautification.

Gentrification — process?

Neighborhood transformation through influx of wealth.

Urban Decay — result?

Physical and social deterioration of city areas.

Vandalism — legal issue?

Deliberate property damage, often illegal.

Broken Windows Theory — idea?

Disorder signals lead to more crime.

Public Opinion — on street art?

Varies from appreciation to viewing as vandalism.

Visual Pollution — concern?

Unattractive clutter degrading urban aesthetics.

Street Art — debate?

Freedom vs. property rights and lawfulness.