Mural-I

• A mural is artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface.
• This module builds understanding of how architectural elements are harmoniously incorporated into mural composition.
• It introduces mosaic tile technique as a mural medium.
• It develops competence in materials, tools and processes for mural work.

After completion of the course student will be able to:

1. •Explain the historical development and process of mural art.
2. •Apply mosaic techniques to create a mural using artistic composition and framing methods.
3. •Understand the materials, tools and wall preparation used in tile-mosaic murals.
4. •Create a mosaic mural applying appropriate colours and painting method.

TEXTBOOKS

1. Diane Radycki, Mural Painting: History, Technique and Restoration, Getty Publications.
2. Sonia King, Mosaic Techniques and Traditions, Sterling.

Reference Books

1. Susan Isaacs, Public Art and Community Murals, Rutgers University Press.

Online Resources

1. https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/m/mural
2. https://www.mosaicartsource.com