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Mural
The art style of a mural is usually very colorful and detailed. Murals can be found on the walls of buildings, on bridges, or on other large structures.
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Overview and quick facts
A mural is a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are incorporated into the picture. The term mural derives from the Latin murus, meaning “wall”, which itself derives from the Etruscan word for wall, mura. A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other permanent surface. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are incorporated into the picture. The word mural comes from the Latin murus, meaning wall. Mural painting is a very old art form the oldest known murals date back to around 30,000 BC! In the past, murals were often used as a way to tell a story or communicate a message. Today, murals can be found in all sorts of places, from public spaces like parks and schools, to private homes.
Can understand it also, as:
Picture, painting, art, drawing, scene, image.
Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism
Detailed description
Mural art is a type of painting that is done on a large wall. It is usually a public art, but can also be done in private homes. The word mural comes from the Latin word murus, which means wall. Mural art has a long history. Some of the earliest examples date back to the cave paintings of the pre-historic era. Mural art was also popular in the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. During the Middle Ages, mural art was used as a way to communicate religious messages. Many of the great cathedrals of Europe are decorated with murals. In the Renaissance, mural art reached new heights of technical and artistic achievement. Artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci created some of the most famous murals of all time. In the modern era, mural art has been used as a tool for social and political commentary. Artists such as Banksy have used their murals to make statements about war, poverty, and other social issues. Today, mural art is more popular than ever. It can be found in cities all over the world, and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Archive notes — claims to verify
1. Mural is a digital workspace that helps teams think and work together more effectively.
2. Mural was founded in 2011 by Marcela Sapone and Andrea De Francesco.
3. Mural is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
4. Mural has a team of over 60 people from more than 15 countries.
5. Mural has raised over $15 million in funding from investors including Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and 500 Startups.
6. Mural has been used by over 1 million people from companies like Google, Facebook, IBM, and Deloitte.
7. Mural has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Forbes.
8. Murals mission is to help teams think and work better together.
9. Murals vision is to create a more productive and creative world.
10. Murals values are collaboration, creativity, and community.
11. Mural offers a free trial and a monthly subscription.
12. Mural has a desktop app and a mobile app.
13. Mural has integrations with popular tools like Slack, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
14. Mural has received awards and recognition from organizations like the Webby Awards and the SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards.
15. Mural has been ranked as one of the best remote work tools by The Muse and The New York Times.
16. Mural has been used by leading companies and organizations like Google, Facebook, IBM, Deloitte, and the United Nations.
17. Mural has been featured in major publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Forbes.
18. Mural has a strong team of over 60 people from more than 15 countries.
19. Mural has raised over $15 million in funding from investors including Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and 500 Startups.
20. Murals mission is to help teams think and work better together.
Artists and works: references to check
(be aware, can be highly speculative)
Artists (be aware, speculation possible):
1. Diego Rivera (1886-1957) 2. Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) 3. Jose Clemente Orozco (1883-1949) 4. David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974) 5. Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) 6. Miguel Covarrubias (1904-1957) 7. Edward Hopper (1882-1967) 8. Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) 9. Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) 10. Mark Rothko (1903-1970) 11. Barnett Newman (1905-1970) 12. Clyfford Still (1904-1980) 13. Adolph Gottlieb (1903-1974) 14. Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) 15. Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011)
Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)
1. The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci (1498) 2. The Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo (1512) 3. The Creation of Adam, Michelangelo (1512) 4. The Battle of Alexander at Issus, Albrecht Altdorfer (1529) 5. The Garden of Earthly Delights, Hieronymus Bosch (1490-1510) 6. The Hay Wagon, Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1565-1568) 7. The Triumph of Caesar, Andrea Mantegna (1484-1492) 8. The School of Athens, Raphael (1510-1511) 9. The Wedding Feast at Cana, Paolo Veronese (1563) 10. The Last Judgment, Michelangelo (1541) 11. The Third of May 1808, Francisco Goya (1814) 12. The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali (1931) 13. Guernica, Pablo Picasso (1937) 14. The Kiss, Gustav Klimt (1908) 15. The Haystack, Claude Monet (1891)
Epoch
The time period of the Mural art style is the early 20th century.
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