Hip-Hop

After reading the two packets, I thought that the use of graffiti as a method of communication was interesting.  How the art was used to convey the artists true self to the masses.  However, I felt that the reason for their creations was not impressive.  I feel that the original purpose was primarily to write his or her name in as many places as possible to potentially gain fame made graffiti less artistic and less important.  However, as time went on and it became more about creative expression, I felt that I was able to appreciate it more.  I was able to clearly see how graffiti is part of the Hip-Hop movement.