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" The concepts and practices of urban mural painting since 1970 : "
Aksoy, Turan M.
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Latin Dissertation
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1093060
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TLets264344
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Aksoy, Turan M.
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The concepts and practices of urban mural painting since 1970 :\ Aksoy, Turan M.
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University of Central England in Birmingham
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1996
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1996
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Ph.D.
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Mural art has become a familiar feature of urban-public places. This is reflected within abroader debate on 'public' and 'community arts' by the number of books and articlespublished, conferences held, attention within art institutions, agencies for funding. andpublic reactions. The modern mural movement, especially in terms of 'community'. has hadstrong socio-cultural and political bonds, particularly since the end of the 1960s. However,although 'public', 'community' and 'environmental' art has received much attention,specific literature on the urban mural is limited.The research involved the coaecnon and selection of primary and secondary sources.analyses and interpretation of the questionnaires and interviews, personal experience,observation and collaboration in practical work, and site visits in order to identify thesocial, cultural, architectural and collaborative characteristics of murals and explain themwithin an urban context. Therefore the research is historical, analytical, experimental andtheoretical.The urban phenomenon has started to be understood within its socio-cultural as well as itsarchitectural framework, indeed the changing locations of mural art has focused attentionmore on the former. The findings of the literature review, analyses of the questionnaire, andthe experiences of personal practical work, suggest that the dominant am of the modernurban murals is to democratise art, and humanise urban spaces.Within an increasing number of other types of 'public' art works, mLl'als seem lessimportant at present, yet the study suggests that an increasing number of murals have beenmade in recent years. Due to their accessibility murals are an important visual pan of theurban landscape and reveal more developed ideas of locally related content mutually agreedstyles and the effect of artistic and public collaboration.In conclusion the dissertation argues for a clearer understanding of the different roles andexpectations of public and community art within the modern urban mural and an improvedawareness of the complexities of negotiation and collaboration. It uses a range of readings;historical, social, cultural and artistic values to construct a multiple typology whereparallel sources and influences are revealed. The current variability in the quality of art inpublic spaces might benefit from specific courses which introduce the idea of collaborativeworking alternative collective aesthetic values and a new role for an integrated artist. Thestudy shows that local characteristics and community identity are paramount in artsintegration within the urban context. and that connection with (urban) sociology and (local)cultural studies might help to develop a more critical language and understanding of art inurban places.
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Arts
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