from Section B - Europe
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 November 2019
Examples of wall drawing in France stretch far back into history. It has been stated that graffiti may be seen as existing in ancient times as evidenced by the pre-historic cave drawings on the walls at the Lascaux Caves. Yet, it has also been noted that behind sporadic evidence of such works throughout French history ‘these marks are usually isolated and rarely so deeply connected to the socio-political context of the moment.’ In terms of contemporary street art and graffiti, this has perhaps now fundamentally changed during a time in which France has become regarded as ‘perhaps the most prolific bastion of the movement.
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