Thesis
The impact of mural programs on minority communities in the United States
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Dec 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/aj57-ak87
Abstract
Murals have gained increasing attention from scholars and governments regarding the significant role they play in especially those marginalized minority communities. In Philadelphia, Los Angeles and San Francisco, murals have uplifted the cities and communities from various aspects. Beyond that, in these cities, arts organizations have increasingly realized the benefit and value of mural-making and incorporated multi-themed mural projects as a collaborative approach to rebuild and enhance both a community landscape and a cultural landscape. Through analysis of the case studies of the Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Asian American Women Artist Association, and research on the Social Public Art Resource Center, this study has demonstrated that mural-making practices are of significant importance for minority community engagement and cultural representation. These engagements have had long-lasting and positive impacts on the community and community members.
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- Title
- The impact of mural programs on minority communities in the United States
- Creators
- Yuija Tang - DU
- Contributors
- Pamela Yau (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 11331; 991014632542904721