In conclusion, the three types of graffiti discussed can be considered art for they all cover the requirements of the Webster s dictionaries definition of the word art. On the other side, many famous pieces of art widely accepted as art fall under the category of graffiti and recently graffiti style art has been in high demand. Many former illegal graffiti artists have set up studios and are selling their art in galleries. Neighborhoods will allow graffiti artists to paint certain areas because it makes the urban environment more agreeable to the residents and often the city will commission the artists to paint the murals. Again graffiti is defined as an inscription or drawing made on some public surface.
Art is defined as the conscious use of skill and imagination.
So graffiti art must be a conscious use of skill and imagination inscribed or drawn on some public surface. I see graffiti art everywhere.