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mural art

[ˈmjʊrəl ɑːrt]
noun
arte mural
1. Large-scale artwork painted or applied directly on walls or ceilings, often in public spaces
The mural art on the side of the building transformed the neighborhood.
A arte mural no lado do prédio transformou o bairro.
2. A form of street or public art that creates visual impact through wall-based installations
She specializes in mural art that celebrates local culture.
Ela se especializa em arte mural que celebra a cultura local.
NYC Slang
piece, mural, street art
Synonyms
wall artmural paintingstreet artpublic artfresco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arte mural
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
grafite artístico / arte mural
Often associated with street art and graffiti movements
São Paulo
arte mural / pixação artística
Strong street art culture; sometimes called 'pixação' when referring to stylized lettering
Portugal
arte mural / pintura mural
Formal and artistic context; 'pintura mural' is traditional term

Related Idioms & Phrases

paint the town
public canvas
walls speak louder than words
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