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Short History of Murals
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... This short history chronicles some of the primary instances of mural painting. ...
Egyptian (3,200 - 500 BC)
Little remains of Egypts vast cities and public works, but murals adorn the walls of their tombs. ...
Minoan (1600 - 1450 BC)
While surviving only in small fragments, these "naturalistic" murals covered the walls of island palaces and feature birds among luxuriant vegetation, dolphins, fish, and other creatures of the sea. ... While no murals have survived, elegant yet simplistic examples of Greek drawing can be seen on vases. ...
American Decorative Murals (18th Century)
For a modest sum, the traveling decorator could embellish a simple interior with the trappings of luxury. ...
Mexican Mural Movement (1920s - 1940s)
After the Mexican Revolution of 1910, the new government asked artists to paint murals showing the history of Mexico.
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Title: Short History of Murals
Words: 640 Rating: None Pages: 2.6 submitted by: rguillemin
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