What is mural art?
A mural is essentially a large realistic painting which is painted on a solid surface such as a wall, a ceiling or a permanent fixture. Murals are not ordinary paintings; these paintings have a purpose which is deeper than what we can perceive through our eyes. Mural art can be easily identified as they are painted according to the interiors of a place or room with a slightly different artistry than the normal art forms.
Muralists pay great attention to the details in order to assure that the space is accurately interpreted in terms of the dimensions and lighting. Outdoor murals are quite common; you have most likely seen one on the side of a wall on your travels. Muralists are mostly commissioned by owners to create exterior murals. The time spent on a mural depends on the price paid by the hirers. Street murals are usually sponsored by the government or a business to attract passersby.
Where does mural art originate from?
Mural art originated 30,000 years ago when murals were engraved into exteriors. The first mural paintings were allegedly carved into caves; historians have discovered the paintings dating back to the upper Palaeolithic times. Many ancient murals have been preserved by the caves in which they were carved in. The carvings in fact capture the lifestyle and inhabitant of the people during this period of time. We are able to piece together our own anecdotes and understand the people culturally with these historical paintings.
Modern murals
Modern murals are typically painted using oil paints or water-based paints. Contemporary art is very different to traditional murals and it has now been adapted to be painted on canvases and then transferred onto walls, ceilings or permanent fixtures.
The style in which murals are painted varies from painting to painting. Richard Bagguely’s art includes faux finishes, Trompe l’oeil and Mural pieces.
Browse through Richard’s mural artwork gallery here: http://www.art-richardjbagguley.com/wall-mural-artists/
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