What is a mural?

Explore José Clemente Orozco’s murals (1922–24) in the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City to understand what a mural is.

José Clemente Orozco, murals in the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City, 1922–24 (photo: © Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank)

In this video, explore murals featuring the incredible work of early 20th-century Mexican artist José Clemente Orozco in Mexico City. Orozco is one of “Los tres grandes” who were famous for their public murals. Learn what makes murals unique, how they interact with architecture, and their important role in public art. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for murals in your community!

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Go deeper:

1. Check out our Learning to Look materials.

2. See more of our videos in our ABCs of Art History series.

3. Learn more about the Modern World.

4. Explore resources about North America.