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Graffiti School

A Student Guide with Teacher's Manual

Author: Chris Ganter  

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The world's first practical coursebook on the art of graffiti

Suitable for college use, this title opens with an exploration of graffiti's background and history, from Pompeii to the Hip Hop revolution to the present day, as well as how to stay on the right side of the law. It explains the practical techniques of using a spray can, and the step-by-step methods and skills required to create artistic graffiti.

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The world's first practical coursebook on the art of graffiti

Suitable for college use, this title opens with an exploration of graffiti's background and history, from Pompeii to the Hip Hop revolution to the present day, as well as how to stay on the right side of the law. It explains the practical techniques of using a spray can, and the step-by-step methods and skills required to create artistic graffiti.

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Description

If you want to learn how to write graffiti this is the book you need.

Find out how to:

- design your own letter style
- use effects to create a unique tag
- create throw-ups
- include fills and motifs
- paint wildstyle, bubblestyle and blockbusters
- build up large burners
- handle a spray can
- get your work up safely and legally



Teachers, this is the book you need if you want to teach graffiti.

It contains:

- plans for lessons on graffiti - theory and practice
- practical advice for staging safe, hands-on graffiti lessons
- guidance on marking students' work
- resources covering the origins and cultural history of graffiti
- clear step-by-step explanations to suit students of all abilities
- exercises and solutions

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Critic Reviews

“"This in-depthvolume supplies readers with a lion's share of knowledge on theoften-marginalized art form of graffiti."”

'The step-by-step demonstrations of techniques are surprisingly comprehensive, making this a perfect birthday or Christmas present for a teenage relative with a creative streak' - Artists & Illustrators

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About the Author

Chris Ganter is a former winner and judge of the Montana Style Combat competitions (Stuttgart and Munich). He also won the Stuttgart graffiti contest for public walls and Write4Gold (south Germany). His work has been exhibited in Germany and Australia, and he has contributed to many publications, including Street Fonts and Graffiti School.

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Product Details

Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published
2nd September 2013
Pages
176
ISBN
9780500290972

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