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murals (street art)  

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Entry terms

  • mural (street art)

Note

  • "Painted decorations or scenes that dominate a wall (or ceiling) surface. For works in other media that dominate a wall (or ceiling), use the more general term "murals (any medium)"." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Mural Paintings (Visual Works)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Mural Paintings (Visual Works)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300033644.

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • "Murals (street art)" in the context of street art refers to large-scale works that cover a significant portion, if not all, of a wall or surface. These works are often site-specific, designed to interact with the architecture and environment in which they are placed. Murals in street art are typically characterised by their grand scale and public visibility. They often engage with the local community, reflecting or commenting on social, cultural, or political themes relevant to the area. Unlike traditional murals, which may be commissioned and planned in advance, street art murals can be spontaneous and unsanctioned, reflecting the dynamic and often transient nature of the street art scene. However, they can also be commissioned works, reflecting a growing recognition of street art as a legitimate and valued form of public art.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/muralsStreetArt

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