User talk:Jasminej2025
Declaration Mural: Philadelphia
[edit]Structure
[edit]Introduction: Basic overview of Declaration
- This section will include a photo of the mural itself
- Purpose of the declaration mural (include interview material from the muralists particularly)
- Location of the mural (where in Philadelphia is it, what important buildings is it facing, and why?)
- Segue into why Philadelphia murals are important
History of Philadelphia Murals
- This section will include previous important murals and how they have influenced policy, community engagement, and civil rights encouragement in the city of Philadelphia specifically
- History of specifically Black muralists
- What a muralist needs to include in their work in order to make it stand out to viewers
Analysis of the mural itself
- The mural's meaning, why is it called Declaration
- why the artists depicted the Declaration of Independence on the mural.
- Why I believe it fits as a masterpiece and how the community has benefited from this artwork
- Could also discuss particular art forms if I can find out more information on mural art forms and specifically in correlation to this work
Possible Photos
[edit]- Definitely need a photo of Declaration
- Maybe a few other murals when discussing Philadelphia murals that have impacted the community to show the grouping of importance in these murals
- Maybe a photo of the communities it aims to support and help
Three sources:
1. Stern, Mark J., and Susan C. Seifert. "An assessment of community impact of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation Mural Arts Program." (2003). https://repository.upenn.edu/entities/publication/afa3d244-3e82-4269-8aee-4a06c9d389bf
2. “New Philly Mural Highlights the Truths and Contradictions Embedded in the Declaration of Independence.” Streets Dept, 24 Oct. 2021, streetsdept.com/2021/10/24/new-philly-mural-highlights-the-truths-and-contradictions-embedded-in-the-declaration-of-independence/.
3. “Philly’s Newest Mural Confronts the Racism in America’s Founding.” PhillyVoice, 29 Oct. 2021, www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-mural-arts-declaration-american-history-racism/.