Why Murals? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

The video explores the evolution of murals from ancient times to modern-day public art. It discusses the role of murals in cultural heritage, their transformation in the 20th century due to government influence, and their use as tools for community activism. The video also highlights the emergence of environmental graphics and the future of murals in the context of technological advancements.

What is the definition of a mural as discussed in the text?

How did the role of murals change in the early 20th century in North America?

What was the significance of the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 for public art?

Who were the three prominent Mexican muralists mentioned, and what was their contribution?

What was the Federal Arts Project and how did it relate to murals?

How did murals in the late 1960s and early 1970s reflect community activism?

What are environmental graphics and how do they differ from traditional murals?