MURAL ART PRESENTATION REPORT

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- Chin Tze Wei (Leader)- Yee Algel - Siau See Sing- Thun Shao Xun- Tee Hing Nian

Mural ArtPresentation

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What is Mural Art?

Mural art is one of the two major categories of Paleolithic art with portable art and consists of painting, engraving, sculpting and more.

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To summarize it :

Mural art is a very large image, such as paintings and it is presented directly on the wall.

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Therefore,

Mural art was actually started since 30,000 BC

Origin : Southern FranceFirst Found in Chauvet caveType : Ancient mural Oldest in History: Egypt tombs

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What are the purposes?

Living cultures Religions

Hunting skills

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In Modern Days,

People have got different ideas on mural arts.

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Boy on a Bike

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Before the mural was painted

Boy on a Bike9

Artist- Ernest Zacharevic (Lithuanian)Located at Ah Quee Street, in George Town,

PenangDate- 2012 It shows a boy hanging out on his motorcycle

as he watches the pedestrian traffic passing by along the street.

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The Meaning Behind It

The street of Penang is always busy and crowded with vehicles.

Always be careful when walking on the streets.

When riding your motorbike, please wear a helmet just like the boy for safety precautions.

Overall View11

Little Boy with Pet Dinosaur12

Depicts a small boy taking his dinosaur for a walk.

The dinosaur was not painted by Ernest, but he decided to add it on the boy, pretending he is taking his dinosaur.

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Concepts Applied

Non verbal Communication.

Connotative meaning: The fact that the dinosaur is rendered in the form of

child-like graffiti expresses the creative mind of small children and how they merge fantasy with reality

Channel: Mural, Mass CommunicationNon Verbal Code ( Body Movement and facial

expression) First Impression

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The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler

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Artist- Ernest Zacharevic (Lithuanian)Located at Upper Penang Road, George

Town, Penang201215.2 m by 15.2 m (largest artwork by Ernest

in Penang) Elderly trishaw paddler sitting in his

vehicle, probably waiting for his customers

The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler

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The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler

Freedom Always be happy Money is not the most important thing in our lives

Reflects to one of the Culture in Penang.

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Concepts Applied

Connotative meaning: Protect the culture of Penang, trishaw

paddler.Non verbal communicationSelf perception. Non Verbal Cues ( Status)

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Giant Cat Mural

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Giant Cat Mural

Artist- Artists for Stray AnimalsLocated at Armenian Street Ghaut2013The cat was named skippy with a deformed

leg It used to be a stray until she was rescued

by the co-founder of Langkawi Animal Shelter and Sanctuary (LASSie).

Part of 101 Lost Kittens Project

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Giant Cat Mural

Encourages us to love catsAgainst animal abuse and bulliesReminds us to take good care of our pets

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Giant Rat Mural

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Giant Rat Mural

Artist : UnknownIt is hiding around the corner, avoiding the giant cat on the adjoining wall.

Located at Armenian Street Ghaut,2013

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Giant Rat Mural

Avoid unhygienic animals such as rats.Make sure that your back street is always clean.

Keep your place hygienic.

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Concepts Applied

Perception ProcessNon verbal communication, Substituting

Channel - Mural Art, Mass Communication.

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Eye contacts between the cat and rat

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Concepts Applied

• Connotative meaning: Create awareness of the needs to

protect animals and get people to foster loves for pets.

• Non verbal communication, Substituting

• Channel: mural, mass communication • Subjective perception

Conclusion

Most concepts involved in the mural arts: Connotative meaning Non verbal communication Subjective perception

Appreciate the mural arts.

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Thank you