history+of+street+art

What is the history of street art...?

 ﻿Here is just a short history of what has happened in the past 20,000 years to do with street art.

People couldn't have possibly realized what they have become a part of in modern society, today. Lost for centuries they will no doubt be found in  the future.

Graffiti has been around since before Italians were found, people have been leaving their marks on walls, streets and even caves. Now days they are known as criminals, but back then they were known as artists. Graffiti tells an individual a story, a time line, of what has happened in the past, for those in the future to learn from. In France, Lascaux, to be precise, Lays the worlds oldest artifacts. These artifacts are nearly 20,000 years old. When they were created (20,000 years ago) the artists couldn't possibly have realized that their art would attract millions each year.

It will be another 200 years at least before 21st century graffiti will become an icon of Melbourne. These people who created these pieces wouldn't have realized that to this very day, that most graffiti and street artists would strive to achieve to this very day. Graffiti is found in; caves, walls, fences, lane ways, railways, etc.

to do with Melbourne- Melbourne is known as one of the world’s greatest street art capitals. For its unique expressions of art displayed on approved outdoor locations throughout the city. Banksy's rat painted over- Melbourne's Council has accidentally painted over a priceless piece of CBD, str﻿eet art by world-famous stencil guru Banksy. “Its unfortunate that Banksy artwork has now been removed.”

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