muralism

American  

[myoor-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈmyʊər əˌlɪz əm /

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. an artistic movement identified chiefly with the Mexican painters José Orozco, Diego Rivera, and David Siqueiros and exemplified by their grand-scale, narrative murals on humanitarian, social, and political themes.

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Etymology

Origin of muralism

mural + -ism; compare Spanish muralismo

Example Sentences

Claudette Johnson’s new artwork honours the Black female experience through this bold triptych, continuing Art on the Underground's exploration of contemporary responses to muralism at Brixton station.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

“We are a bit more cowardly,” said Ernesto Ríos Rocha, 53, a muralist who is currently trying to found Mexico’s first muralism university in the Pacific coast state of Sinaloa.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2022

Shortly after Olabisi completed “Troubled Island,” Edmonds taught a class on muralism for a summer youth program in Sun Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2022

Cimi, one of the kings of El Paso muralism, gathers locals before painting on their walls, conducting focus groups to learn how to best represent the community.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2021

Mexican muralism is being reconsidered and recognized all over the world.

From Time Magazine Archive