Street Art

Warming-up

In this section, you will learn about one of the most famous street artists in the world, BANKSY.

But BEFORE WATCHING, what do you know about Banksy?. Take the QUIZ below with your classmate and check.

Now, let's watch the video:

Let's debate about these questions. First in pairs, and then tell to the class:

What is your favourite graffiti and why?
Name at least 3 topics of the graffitis you have seen on the video.
Why do you think Banksy's identity remains a secret?
Who are the characters that appear in Banksy's graffitis?
What does the balloon symbolize in Banksy's art?
Why is the girl frisking* the soldier?
Are graffiti artists criminals? Should they be punished, e.g., fined or put in prison? Why? / Why not?
Have you ever been involved in creating graffiti or street art?

(*Frisk: cachear)

To check what you already know about this artist, do the listening task below: