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Mankind has created works of art on walls from early times. For example, these images of wild animals, on the wall of a cave in France, were produced using naturally-occurring pigments such as yellow ochre.
Mali, West Africa.
Zimbabwe.
Egyptian tomb wall painting
Roman bedroom wall
• A Roman bath mural
The Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Mural artists enjoy making
massive images!
Often, modern murals convey important messages to communities. The example shown here has a Biblical message, together with an image of racial harmony.
Another favourite topic is features of the local area, and also local history.
In this community mural, the location's amazing wildlife is celebrated visually.
The art-works become a part of people's day to
day existence.
This mural has an 'illusion of space' effect, and also some references to historical art.
Located on a high building, this mural’s bright colours and bold shapes ensure that it is visible from the street below.
Another mural by the same artist – Knox Martin. What is your own opinion about large wall decorations in public places?
Creating Murals for Schools:1. Thomas Deir, Hawaii, U.S.A.
Another Thomas Deir Mural
2. Morris Hillier Junior School Library, St. Kitts
Murals can be inside too.
The ‘illusion of space’
People working together!
Street mural in Los Angeles, U.S.
Cheering up a dull sidewalk
Getting a message across - ‘care’
The illusion of space, again
Details from the previous mural
“Chaotic Growth”
“Chaotic Growth” 2
Painting on a museum wallAfrican American Firefighters
Decorative mural
“Evolution of the Spirit”
The message can be simple.
Showing pride in their locality
Community volunteers
“Mother Nature’s Son”
Community as a growing tree
Unity Neighbourhood Centre
Names in styles
Adding a new image to the old
Take a run-down wall….
...and create a fantasy space
Rudy-Mcbayawak – wall artist
Simple white ‘silhouettes’
Wall painting at a skate park
Mural in a realistic style by David Fichter
Crazy wall art in Paris, France
“Urban Hartbeat”
Viking mythology theme
“Vision of Compromise”