1. Art in Cultures
By Miss Brandt

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. CHARACTERISTICS OF MURALS:
- Large in size
- Created in a public location
- May make a social or political statement
- Incorporate architectural elements of surrounding space

5. Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central (Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central)
Diego Rivera

6. La Gran Legislación Revolucionaria Mexicana y la Abolición de la Esclavitud (The Great Mexican Revolutionary Law And The Freedom Of Slaves)
Jose Clemente Orozco

7. Class Struggle
Diego Rivera

8. Dia de los Muertos
Diego Rivera

9. The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of A City
Diego Rivera

10. Man at the Crossroads
Diego Rivera

11. Pan American Unity
Diego Rivera

12. 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