Concept information
Preferred term
anti-style
Definition
- Also known as trash style, toy style, outer style, ignorant style, contemporary style, or abstract style, is often associated with rebellious or raw artistic expressions. It emphasizes a rough, unpolished look and defies traditional aesthetics. When combined with Chinese script, this concept introduces a unique dynamic, blending the structured, historical significance of Chinese calligraphy with the chaotic, expressive nature of anti-style graffiti. In China, anti-style graffiti is often reflected through the “ignorant style,” where artists deliberately use irregular lines, uneven proportions, and rough brushwork.
Alternative Terms
反风格涂鸦
Chinese
fan fengge tuya
Source
- Bisceglia, Marta R. 2025. Graffiti and Chinese Calligraphy: Looking for Identity in Fusion. PhD thesis. Bologna: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.
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In other languages
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fan fengge tuya
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/anti_style
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