32+ European Graffiti History Pictures. The word graffiti comes from the italian language and it is the plural of the word graffito. the earliest graffiti was created prior to written language and the first drawings on walls appeared in. Usually graffiti is considered as a very new and modern type of art, but actually the origin of it dates back thousands of years.
Is graffiti a vibrant urban art form or senseless vandalism?
Feel free to edit and add information about your countries' history. A documentary series telling the graffiti story from its beginnings in 1970s new york to its. Dr richard clay goes in search of what it is that has made. There is graffiti in the ruins of pompeii.