Street Art, Graffiti, and Urban Design - Vocabulary for English Lesson

Sep 28, 2026

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Vocabulary learning material for an English lesson focusing on street art, graffiti, and urban design within the 1970–1980 context. Includes a task to match key terms with definitions (e.g., Banksy, Street Art, Cultural Activism, Visibility, Representation, Public Art) and a second task that fills sentences using a provided word bank. Supported by contextual references to feminist art movement and social design, designed for classroom study in a VET Erasmus+ partnership.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

TASK 1: Matching terms and definitions

TASK 2: Completing sentences with the word bank

Brief History of Art and design 20th-21st century 06 Street Art, Graffiti, and Urban Design, Feminist Art Movement and Social Design (1970–1980) VOCABULARY for English lesson Materials created within Erasmus+ Small-scale partnership project “EmpowerED: Fostering Employability, Cultural Understanding, and Digital Resilience in VET Education” No 2023-2-LV01-KA210-VET-000178458 Implemented from 1.04.2024. till [31.03.2026. by](31.03.2026. by) coordinator MIKC “Liepājas Mūzikas, mākslas un dizaina vidusskola”(Latvia) and project partner Střední umělecko průmyslová škola Uherské Hradiště (Czech Republic), total project budget is 60 000 euro. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or The State Education Development Agency (hereinafter – VIAA) . Neither the European Union northe granting authority (VIAA) can be held responsible for them. VOCABULARY TASK 1: Match the given terms or concepts with their correct definitions by completing the table below. | Banksy | | Subcultural art form that often involves unauthorized writing or drawing. | A | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hip-Hop Culture | | Art form that uses walls, buildings, and streets as canvases. | B | | Judy Chicago | | The process of creating highly stylized signatures or names. | C | | Street Art | | A creative movement encompassing rap, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. | D | | Cultural Activism | | Spaces within cities where people interact and culture thrives. | E | | The Dinner Party | | A form of art that critiques society and stimulates dialogue. | F | | Graffiti | | Anonymous artist known for stencilled political art. | G | | Tagging | | Feminist artist behind a historic work celebrating women’s contributions. | H | | Visibility | | Collective challenging sexism and racism in the art world. | I | | Social Commentary | | A table-shaped installation celebrating women’s achievements. | J | | Empowerment | | The portrayal or depiction of groups, identities, or ideas in art. | K | | Guerilla Girls | | Efforts to highlight marginalized perspectives and voices. | L | | Representation | | Empowering individuals or groups to assert control over their narratives. | M | | Public Art | | Art displayed in communal spaces to engage the public. | N | | Urban Space | | Art or actions advocating for social or cultural change. | O | TASK 2: Complete the sentences below using the appropriate term or concept from the word bank. Word Bank: Graffiti, Street Art, Tagging, Hip-Hop Culture, Urban Space, Social Commentary, Banksy, Judy Chicago, Guerilla Girls, The Dinner Party, Representation, Visibility, Empowerment, Public Art, Cultural Activism 1. The anonymous group known as the uses humour and statistics to expose discrimination in art institutions. 2. often transforms neglected areas into vibrant hubs of creativity and discussion. 3. The practice of leaving a personal mark on walls or surfaces, commonly seen in early culture, is called 4. One of the most famous works of feminist art, , honours the historical achievements of women. 5. The artist is celebrated for their thought-provoking stencilled pieces that address war, capitalism, and surveillance. 6. By painting bold, feminist imagery in public spaces, street artists promote for marginalized groups. 7. combines music, dance, and art, fostering a creative ecosystem in urban environments. 8. Using murals and installations to highlight pressing societal issues is a prime example of 9. The concept of focuses on ensuring that diverse perspectives are included and seen in creative works. 10. Art displayed in parks, on buildings, or along sidewalks is referred to as , as it is accessible to everyone.

FAQs

What is TASK 1 in this vocabulary material?

TASK 1 requires matching the given terms with their correct definitions by completing the table.

What is TASK 2 asking the learner to do?

TASK 2 asks learners to complete 10 sentences using terms from the provided word bank.

Which types of concepts are included in the word bank?

The word bank includes terms related to street art, graffiti practices, feminist art works and groups, and broader ideas such as visibility, empowerment, and cultural activism.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by awa