Graffiti Knight
Graffiti Knight, by Karen Bass
After World War II, the German city of Liepzig was occupied by Soviet forces, under brutal conditions. Wilm is pushed too far when both his father and sister are hurt and shamed, and he begins a campaign of resistance by graffiti. As he grows ever bolder in his statement-making, he eventually puts people he loves in harm's way, and has to lead them in a dangerous race for the border to the American zone, where they can find safety.
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Now I’m wondering when graffiti began…. And when it got appreciation as a form of art.
Now I’m wondering when graffiti originated, and when it became appreciated as a form of art.
Hi, Jane –
I’m actually going to be posting about graffiti art as an art form as well as a tool of resistance later in the summer, so pop by some time and check it out!