Over the Past Decade, Many Graffiti Artists Have Moved Away

question 28

Multiple Choice

Over the past decade, many graffiti artists have moved away from painting their signatures in the familiar wide-style lettering (a practice known as "tagging") . Instead, they make their mark with pictograms. Thus, a Belgian artist known as Plug appends large, cartoon electric plugs to machines in public places, while Cha, an academy-trained painter, adorns the walls of Barcelona with Picasso-influenced cats. Tristan Manco, "Street Logos"

• A) Argument; conclusion: Cha, an academy⎯trained ... Picasso-influenced cats.
• B) Argument; conclusion: Instead, they make their mark with pictograms.
• C) Argument; conclusion: Over the past decade ... ( a practice known as "tagging").
• D) Nonargument.
• E) Argument; conclusion: A Belgian artist known as Plug ... in public places.

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