Graffiti vs. Mural — What's the Difference?

Graffiti (both singular and plural; the singular graffito is rarely used except in archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.Graffiti is a controversial subject.

A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other permanent surfaces. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.

Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

A very large image, such as a painting or enlarged photograph, applied directly to a wall or ceiling.

Write or draw graffiti on (something)

Of, relating to, or resembling a wall.

Drawings or inscriptions made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and so as to be seen by the public.

Painted on or applied to a wall.

Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.

Of or relating to a wall; on, or in, or against a wall.

(transitive) To mark a surface with such images.

Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep.

Inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., found on the walls of ancient sepulchers or ruins, as in the Catacombs, or at Pompeii.

To create a mural.

Any writings or drawings on a surface in a public place, placed there without authorization of the owner of the object on which it is written. Such graffiti are usually unwelcome, and are considered as form of vandalism.

Of or pertaining to a wall; being on, or in, a wall; growing on, or against, a wall; as, a mural quadrant.

A rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls

Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep; as, a mural precipice.

A painting that is applied to a wall surface

Of or relating to walls;