The Big Idea:

How does the meaning and impact of an artwork change when it is made public?

Activity overview:

How are public murals different from than smaller artworks that the public does not see? Muralists often combine their personal and political ideas in images that communicate a story or idea. In this group activity, you will work in small groups to create a public mural that conveys your views on a political issue.

In this activity you will:

1. Study murals by Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros
2. Design and execute a class mural
3. Critique the mural as a group
4. Reflect on your process

You will be graded on:

1. Creativity, style, and composition of mural
2. Ability to work in a group
3. Contribution to class discussion
4. Written reflection