The school’s library, however, didn’t reflect the rest of the campus pride.
Described by educators and administrators as dull and dingy, the library was colorless until the school decided to add a mural.
The mural brightened the space and offered something even more valuable than aesthetics — information and a learning experience.
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Students at the school helped experienced muralists complete the work of art. The professionals taught the students just a few tips before cutting them loose on the blank walls. The mural reflects animals, plants, and sights typical to the region. There are many different creatures, including foxes and rabbits, as well as a village represented with paint.
One of the most special parts of the mural is invisible to the naked eye. When combined with an app on a tablet computer or smart phone, the mural comes to life, imparting valuable information about the animals, plants, and village seen in painting. The children at the school learned art to complete the mural, but they will continue to learn through the information that technology provided.
Enroll in a class on mural painting today to help educate and beautify communities and locations around you. Explore how technology or education might make your mural ideas even more special through the help of highly trained professional artists.