Thread 1
Explain the historical context in which these public murals were produced. Who painted the murals and under what circumstances? What message do you find in these post office murals about the virtues of the American worker? Which two murals would you select from this group to illustrate this message?
Thread 2
Again considering the historical context of economic depression and New Deal politics, explain how the artists' emphasis on the power of collective work serve to advance the New Deal's political agenda. How might the depictions of individual workers in these paintings foster citizens' confidence in the government?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.