Art in Cultures By Miss Brandt
What do you notice about this piece of art What do you notice about this piece of art? Does it look different from other works of art you have seen? How so?
Today’s Focus: Murals What is a mural? A mural is a piece of artwork created and displayed on a large, permanent surface, often a wall or ceiling. They often depict scenes of everyday life, but can also bring attention to social or political issues.
CHARACTERISTICS OF MURALS: - Large in size - Created in a public location - May make a social or political statement - Incorporate architectural elements of surrounding space
Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central (Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central) Diego Rivera
La Gran Legislación Revolucionaria Mexicana y la Abolición de la Esclavitud (The Great Mexican Revolutionary Law And The Freedom Of Slaves) Jose Clemente Orozco
Class Struggle Diego Rivera
Dia de los Muertos Diego Rivera
The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of A City Diego Rivera
Man at the Crossroads Diego Rivera
Pan American Unity Diego Rivera
Researching Murals Choose a mural from the list provided Use the link on the list to research that mural. Create a PowerPoint or Prezi that includes the following information: Name of the mural Name of the artist Where the mural is located What year the mural was painted What the message behind the mural is How the mural relates to culture/what cultural elements are included in the mural Picture of the mural Any other interesting information you would like to include