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- Chin Tze Wei (Leader)
- Yee Algel
- Siau See Sing
- Thun Shao Xun
- Tee Hing Nian
Mural Art
Presentation

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What is Mural Art?
Mural art is one of the two major
categories of Paleolithic art with
portable art and consists of painting,
engraving, sculpting and more.

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To summarize it :
Mural art is a very large image, such as paintings and
it is presented directly on the wall.

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Therefore,
Mural art was actually started since 30,000 BC
Origin : Southern France
First Found in Chauvet cave
Type : Ancient mural
Oldest in History: Egypt tombs

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What are the purposes?
Living cultures
Religions
Hunting skills

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In Modern Days,
People have got different ideas on mural arts.

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Boy on a Bike

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Before the mural was painted

9. Boy on a Bike
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Artist- Ernest Zacharevic (Lithuanian)
Located at Ah Quee Street, in George Town, Penang
Date- 2012
 It shows a boy hanging out on his motorcycle as he
watches the pedestrian traffic passing by along the
street.

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The Meaning Behind It
The street of Penang is always busy and
crowded with vehicles.
Always be careful when walking on the
streets.
When riding your motorbike, please wear a
helmet just like the boy for safety
precautions.

11. Overall View
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12. Little Boy with Pet Dinosaur
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Depicts a small boy taking his dinosaur for a
walk.
The dinosaur was not painted by Ernest, but
he decided to add it on the boy, pretending
he is taking his dinosaur.

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Concepts Applied
Non verbal Communication.
Connotative meaning:
 The fact that the dinosaur is rendered in the form of child-like
graffiti expresses the creative mind of small children and how
they merge fantasy with reality
Channel: Mural, Mass Communication
Non Verbal Code ( Body Movement and facial
expression)
First Impression

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The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler

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Artist- Ernest Zacharevic (Lithuanian)
Located at Upper Penang Road, George Town,
Penang
2012
15.2 m by 15.2 m (largest artwork by Ernest in
Penang)
 Elderly trishaw paddler sitting in his vehicle,
probably waiting for his customers
The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler

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The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler
Freedom
Always be happy
Money is not the most important thing in
our lives
Reflects to one of the Culture in Penang.

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Concepts Applied
Connotative meaning:
 Protect the culture of Penang, trishaw paddler.
Non verbal communication
Self perception.
Non Verbal Cues ( Status)

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Giant Cat Mural

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Giant Cat Mural
Artist- Artists for Stray Animals
Located at Armenian Street Ghaut
2013
The cat was named skippy with a deformed leg
It used to be a stray until she was rescued by the co-
founder of Langkawi Animal Shelter and Sanctuary
(LASSie).
Part of 101 Lost Kittens Project

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Giant Cat Mural
Encourages us to love cats
Against animal abuse and bullies
Reminds us to take good care of our pets

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Giant Rat Mural

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Giant Rat Mural
Artist : Unknown
It is hiding around the corner, avoiding the
giant cat on the adjoining wall.
Located at Armenian Street Ghaut,
2013

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Giant Rat Mural
Avoid unhygienic animals such as rats.
Make sure that your back street is always
clean.
Keep your place hygienic.

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Concepts Applied
Perception Process
Non verbal communication, Substituting
Channel - Mural Art, Mass Communication.

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Eye contacts between the cat and rat

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Concepts Applied
• Connotative meaning:
 Create awareness of the needs to protect
animals and get people to foster loves for
pets.
• Non verbal communication, Substituting
• Channel: mural, mass communication
• Subjective perception

27. Conclusion
Most concepts involved in the mural arts:
 Connotative meaning
 Non verbal communication
 Subjective perception
Appreciate the mural arts.
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Thank you