Verbal Representation of Cultural-Historical Memory in Graffiti Discourse

This article explores various methods of verbal representation of cultural-historical memory within graffiti discourse. Street art objects are presented as a sociocultural discursive formation that conveys specific national concepts, spiritual and moral guidelines, and ethical principles. The aim of this study is to examine the types of precedent phenomena utilized by graffiti writers and to propose a classification of the corresponding verbal street art objects based on the findings. The material analyzed comprises over 200 graffiti pieces featuring diverse intertextual inclusions. The minimal structural-semantic unit of a precedent phenomenon is identified as the intertexteme — linguistic means that realize intertextual connections within specific textual contexts. The authors conclude that intertextemes based on historical and cultural material of varying quality serve to reveal the communicative-pragmatic intentions and worldview objectives of graffiti writers. By infusing urban spaces with unique meanings, graphic street art objects not only highlight pressing socio-economic issues but also contain philosophical reflections and include content that facilitates the effective transmission and preservation of the national cultural-historical code.

street art objects, linguoculture, discursive formation, intertexteme, precedent phenomenon