Escola Secundária Dr.

José Afonso

YOUTH HOBBY:
URBAN ART - GRAFITTI

Mateus Araújo, nº16, 11ºG

 Introduction
Why did I choose this topic?
Throughout the years of learning English we have talked about
several things related to the topic “teenagers”. So I decided to
choose a topic that is connected with the Teens world.
With the covid-19 pandemic, several tributes were made in
honor of health professionals using the urban art to express it.
So I also want to praise them.

Doctors and nurses tribute in Porto

 What is urban art?
 The concept of urban art has to do with all artistic
manifestations carried out in a public space.
 There are several types of urban art: graffiti, posters,
sculptures, video projections, street artists, theatre, music…

One of the Most Famous Urban Art Murals,

in USA in Escola Secundária José Afonso, by Vhils
 What are the origins of street art?
o Street art emerged in the 70´s in the United States and was a
form of protest and activism. Some historians say it dates back
to old times with the cave paintings.
o It comes in the form of social, political and economic criticism.

Woman rights

Criticizes Police violence LGBTQI+ rights

 Where can we see urban art?
• Urban art can be seen in large urban centers, in the cities. It is
a mixture of life and art.
• Urban art is an attraction when visiting European cities.
• We can see amazing graffities in the most cosmopolitan cities.
• Lisbon is one of the epicenters of art in Europe.

Amália Rodrigues, By Vhils. In Lisbon Teenagers Problems, in Canada

 Is urban art - Art or Vandalism?
Some people talk about urban art as vandalization, as distruction
of private properties.
Urban art is seen mostly on public places, on the walls of private
buildings,…
Urban art is an element of valorization of the public space that
promotes tourism.

Criticizes Racism
Vandalism Urban Art in Portugal – Loures
 Bibliography (consulted sites)
https://www.ambitur.pt/arte-urbana-um-roteiro-pelas-expressoes-a
rtisticas-da-cidade-de-lisboa/
- consulted on 01/11/2020
https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/coisas-para-fazer/roteiro-da-arte-u
rbana-em-lisboa -
consulted on 01/11/2020 - consulted on 01/11/2020
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arte_urbana - consulted on 01/11/2020
https://www.todamateria.com.br/arte-urbana/ - consulted on
01/11/2020
https://www.visitportugal.com/pt-pt/content/arte-urbana-em-portug
al
- consulted on 01/11/2020
Images taken from Google Images in 01/11/2020