1. AIM: What is graffiti? How can we apply proportion and ratio to the art? Do Now:

2. Reviewing Ratios, Proportion, and Scale ➲ Find x:

3. What is graffiti: The History ➲ The word graffiti is derived from the Italian word, graffiato, meaning “scratched” ➲ “Modern style” graffiti was first seen in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus which is located in modern-day Turkey ➲ Some say that this graffiti was an advertisement for prostitution ➲ The graffiti shows a handprint that looks like a hear as well as a footprint and a number.

4. What is graffiti: The History ➲ Ancient Romans produced a lot of graffiti ➲ When the volcano Vesuvius erupted, covering the entire city in lava, much of the city's graffiti was preserved. ➲ Their graffiti consisted primarily of Latin curses, magic spells, declarations of love, alphabets, political slogans and famous literary quotes.

5. Examples of Ancient Graffiti This is a caricature of a politician.

6. Another Example: Alexamenos graffito This example of ancient graffiti is believed to be one of the first depictions of Jesus. It was carved into plaster on a wall near the Palatine Hill in Rome.

7. Modern Graffiti: ➲ Graffiti is considered one of the four elements of hip-hop culture, along with rapping DJ-ing and break dancing ➲ New York City is the center of modern graffiti art ➲ “Wildstyle Graffiti” began in Brooklyn ➲ Artist Tracy 168 was one of the originators of this style of graffiti; other influential artists include Dondi, Futura 2000, Daze, Blade, Lee, and Lady Pink

8. Different Examples of Graffiti

9. More examples of modern graffiti:

10. Examples of WildStyle/Obama graffiti: