A Brief History of Graffiti (2015)
Dr Richard Clay goes in search of what it is that has made us scribble and scratch mementoes of our lives for more than 30,000 years. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Burgundy in France, through gladiatorial fan worship in Roman Lyons to the messages left on the walls of Germany's Reichstag in 1945 by triumphant Soviet troops, time and again we have wanted to leave a permanent record of our existence for our descendants. And it may be that this is where what today we call art comes from - the humble scratch, graffiti.
Director: Nick Clarke Powell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: August 27, 2015
Cast
- Richard Clay - Presenter
Production: Kaboom Film and TV, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
graffiti, street art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Brief History of Graffiti about?
- Dr Richard Clay goes in search of what it is that has made us scribble and scratch mementoes of our lives for more than 30,000 years. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Burgundy in France, through gladiatorial fan worship in Roman Lyons to the messages left on the walls of Germany's Reichstag in 1945 by triumphant Soviet troops, time and again we have wanted to leave a permanent record of our existence for our descendants. And it may be that this is where what today we call art comes from - the humble scratch, graffiti.
- Who directed A Brief History of Graffiti?
- A Brief History of Graffiti was directed by Nick Clarke Powell.
- Who stars in A Brief History of Graffiti?
- A Brief History of Graffiti stars Richard Clay.
- How long is A Brief History of Graffiti?
- A Brief History of Graffiti has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is A Brief History of Graffiti?
- A Brief History of Graffiti is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Brief History of Graffiti produced?
- A Brief History of Graffiti was produced in United Kingdom.