Question

Which statement from the passage best represents the author's point of view about graffiti?

a) "But the quarantined nature of these spaces embodies the very nature of what many graffiti artists seek to challenge. Does this legitimacy ruin their fun?"
b) "As we continue to shift towards increasingly sanitized urban environments, graffiti is also one of the few remaining ways we have to respond to our surroundings in an expressive, public way."
c) "Embracing graffiti's cultural value can do wonders for a city's tourism industry, too. In Bristol, England, the 2012 See No Evil festival saw 50,000 people flock to the streets."
d) "If they (councils) stopped painting over them, they would get tagged, and then they'd do silver stuff over it. And then eventually, people would do nice paintings over it ... The natural evolution of graffiti is that it will just turn out looking nice."

Answer 1

The statement best representing the author's view on graffiti is the one expressing it as a remaining form of public, expressive response in sanitized urban environments.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that best represents the author's point of view about graffiti, considering the context of cultural expression, rebellion, and social commentary is option b) "As we continue to shift towards increasingly sanitized urban environments, graffiti is also one of the few remaining ways we have to respond to our surroundings in an expressive, public way." This passage highlights graffiti as a form of public dialogue and resistance against the sterilization of urban spaces, aligning with historical and current perspectives on the art form as a tool for communication and political activism. This point of view aligns with the discussions of graffiti as an act of resistance, a form of political expression, and a creative response to societal issues, as evidenced in the provided reference information.