California State University
California State University: Colors and Mural Painting
Each student will create a nonobjective painting using a straw. The class will then combine each painting into one large mural. Selected poetry and music accompanies this lesson plan.
California State University
California State University: Mindful Murals
A lesson plan that introduces overlapping to 2nd graders as they learn how to construct a mural. Focus is given to artist Faith Ringgold and her children's book, Tar Beach.
PBS
Pbs: Teach Cooperation With Everyday Items
Work together as a team to complete a puzzle or create a mural. Discuss ways to make the team work effectively.
Stanford University
Stanford Center for Latin American Studies: Nicaraguan Murals
Visual database of murals created in Nicaragua between 1930 and 2000.
Other
Chicano Park Murals (San Diego, California)
In collaboration with San Diego State University, Chicano Park has become a public art space showcasing the history and pride of the Chicano culture. Elaborate murals decorate the surrounding area. You can take a virtual tour and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Diego Rivera Murals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a colorful and interactive flipchart exploring the murals of Diego Rivera.
Other
M. H. De Young Memorial Museum: Harald Wagner Collection of Teotihuacan Murals
This site provides information about the Harald Wagner collection of Teotihuacan murals, the largest and most important outside of Mexico. The mural fragments from the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan are remarkable for their quality...
California State University
Animals in the Landscape Mural
A simple introductory lesson for kindergarteners on constructing murals. They will fine tune their motor skills as they draw and cut animals from paper to create a class farm.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Hale Woodruff
Biographical summary of the life and career of Hale Woodruff, an African American painter best known for his murals.