A Brief History of Graffiti
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Nick Clarke Powell
- Original Title
- A Brief History of Graffiti
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Kaboom Film and TV, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Clarke Powell
Charles Furneaux
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Nick Clarke Powell
Director
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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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?
The principal cast of A Brief History of Graffiti includes Richard Clay.
When was A Brief History of Graffiti released and how long is it?
A Brief History of Graffiti was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Brief History of Graffiti?
A Brief History of Graffiti holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).