Copyright in the Street An Oral History of Creative Processes in Street Art and Graffiti Subcultures
Book contents
- Copyright in the Street
- Copyright in the Street
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Creativity and Originality of Graffiti Lettering
- 3 Copyright within Street Art and Graffiti Circles
- 4 Feelings about Attribution and Preservation
- 5 The Subcultures between an Anti-Establishment Ethos and the Mainstream
- 6 Sharing, Biting, and Social Norms
- Epilogue
2 - Creativity and Originality of Graffiti Lettering
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 April 2023
Book contents
- Copyright in the Street
- Copyright in the Street
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Creativity and Originality of Graffiti Lettering
- 3 Copyright within Street Art and Graffiti Circles
- 4 Feelings about Attribution and Preservation
- 5 The Subcultures between an Anti-Establishment Ethos and the Mainstream
- 6 Sharing, Biting, and Social Norms
- Epilogue
Summary
The chapter delves into the creative processes within the graffiti subculture. It makes the point that graffiti writers engage in highly creative acts by reinterpreting, deconstructing and reshaping the letters of the alphabet – an artistic activity which copyright laws cannot ignore anymore. The chapter also provides readers with an explanation of the differences between graffiti styles, especially in New York, the birthplace of modern graffiti. It highlights how these creative subcultures are driven by a strong competitive pressure which pushes writers to strive to distinguish their artistic output, be original and rise within their communities.
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- Copyright in the StreetAn Oral History of Creative Processes in Street Art and Graffiti Subcultures, pp. 15 - 34Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023