Concept information
Preferred term
hard style
Definition
- This style is a graffiti aesthetic characterised by highly structured, interlocked, fragmented, mechanical, angular, and often aggressive letterforms that emphasize visual intensity and complexity. This style is distinguished by its use of sharp edges, bold outlines, and high-contrast color schemes, frequently incorporating three-dimensional effects and intricate interlocking structures. Hard Style graffiti often aligns with wildstyle compositions, where readability is secondary to the expressive and technical aspects of lettering.
Broader concept
Alternative Terms
硬派涂鸦
Chinese
yingpai tuya
Source
- Anssi, Arte. 2015. Forms of Rockin': Graffiti Letters and Popular Culture. Årsta: Dokument Press.
- Bisceglia, Marta R. 2025. Graffiti and Chinese Calligraphy: Looking for Identity in Fusion. PhD thesis. Bologna: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.
Belongs to group
In other languages
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yingpai tuya
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/hard_style
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