7-1 Discussion: Graffiti as Art Therapy?

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Consider what you learned about art therapy in the beginning of this theme to answer the following question:Do you think graffiti could be considered a form of art therapy? Why or why not?Create a post at least one paragraph in length that addresses this question. Keep in mind that from a grading perspective, there is no single correct answer. Respond from a particular social-scientific perspective (psychological, sociological, or anthropological). In your post, be sure to state the perspective you have chosen.In response to your peers, explain whether you agree or disagree with their conclusions, and explain why.Peer 1 ShelbyI believe that graffiti can be a form of art therapy because it allows people to express theirselves. Good or bad graffiti is still someone wanting someone else to see what they have done and express how they feel. Even vandalism through graffiti is still someone trying to express their opinions to the world. Vandalism graffiti is someone who really wants to be seen through their work and be heard by whatever they have painted on. Art puts words out to the world that everyone can see and understand and that we werent able to speak out loud. Graffiti can be beautiful, colorful and inspiring. Graffiti can also be hatful, ugly and rude. Either way, graffiti is putting words in someones mouth that they were not able to say aloud.  Peer 2 ChrisIt's hard to believe we are already beginning our final class discussion. To top off the course discussions, we are ending on what is typically a fun conversation. While the writing prompt seems fairly straightforward and simple, an exemplary response should not be short and simple but include detail, references, and incorporate concepts we've covered in our course. And it is always interesting to see how the various social science perspectives are utilized across posts. I'm excited for this final course discussion! I hope everyone else is too!

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