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Graffiti can be art.

I accept this debate. However, I am narrowing the debate topic to "whether Graffiti is art" because "can be" is too opinionated and leaning too much in favor of my opponent's side. Since my opponent didn't define any words I would like to take the time now to define the words used in this discussion. graffiti is defined as "unauthorized writing or drawing on a public surface"(1) art is defined as "the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance."(2) My Opening Statement: By definition, graffiti is unauthorized and therefore is a crime. If the drawing is authorized then it is called a mural, which is defined as "a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling."(3) To clarify my statement, I am saying that graffiti is by definition a crime. If the drawing is authorized it is classified as a mural, otherwise it is defacing someone else's property and cannot be considered Since my opponent didn't define any words I would like to take the time now to define the words used in this discussion. graffiti is defined as "unauthorized writing or drawing on a public surface"(1) art is defined as "the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance."(2) My Opening Statement: By definition, graffiti is unauthorized and therefore is a crime. If the drawing is authorized then it is called a mural, which is defined as "a large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling."(3) To clarify my statement, I am saying that graffiti is by definition a crime. If the drawing is authorized it is classified as a mural, otherwise it is defacing someone else's property and cannot be considered art. (1) http://www.merriam-webster.com... (2) http://dictionary.reference.com... (3) http://dictionary.reference.com...