The habit of painting on the walls stems from primitive man as a way of communicating poaching. At this time, graphitty is used as a means of mysticism and spirituality to evoke the spirit of hunting.
The development of art in ancient Egypt also shows the activity of painting on the walls of the pyramids. This painting communicates another realm encountered by a Pharaoh pharaoh after being mummified.
The activity of graffiti as a means of showing dissatisfaction began only in Roman times with evidence of an insinuating painting of government on the walls of the building. This painting is found in the ruins of the city of Pompeii. While in Rome itself is used as a propaganda tool to discredit Christian adherents who at that time banned the emperor.