What is art to you as one who lives in the 21st century? What kind of art do you personally like? What have you seen in this unit that you never knew existed as art?
How have your perceptions of art changed as you begin to understand the breadth of visual art that exists in the world?
Frescos and murals are very popular public artforms, and most cities have a mural that incorporates its own unique regional history. In this unit, we discuss how artists make murals using fresco and other painting materials.
Find a fresco or mural in your city or on the Internet, and compare and contrast these with the examples in the textbook. Please include an image of your chosen mural. Explain how you think this fresco or mural comparison exemplifies your choice
How do you respond to color in everyday life? Do you think our response to color in art is the same or different? What is the effect of color on our moods, actions, and health?