Browse through the sites listed below and choose the one that interests you the most. Answer the following questions about your chosen mural.

1. What do you notice first when you look at the mural?

2. List all the objects and people you see in the mural.

3. Which colors are most noticeable?

4. Are there any objects or people that are larger than others in the mural?

5. Based on color, size, and placement, which objects/subjects do you think the artist is emphasizing most?

6. Do you like this mural? Why or why not?

Web sites:

PBS: AMERICAN FAMILY-The Art of the Mural
http://www.pbs.org/americanfamily/mural.html
View examples of murals by Mexican-Americans.

Diego Rivera Murals
http://www.diegorivera.com/murals/index.html
View murals by this Mexican artist.


To plan your mural or multimedia presentation:

1. Make a list of your selected person's accomplishments and traits that you would like to convey.

2. Next to each, identify the image and/or words that you will use to represent this accomplishment or trait.

3. Then, create a sketch or outline identifying how you will organize your piece.