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

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

paint the town

public canvas

walls speak louder than words

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