Philadelphia Murals

As in any society, many negative stereotypes forever undermine peoples everyday life. Whether this is in publicize or peoples beliefs, these ideas circulate throughout our society. after 9/11, for example, general fear was instilled into peoples wagon of the Middle East and Muslims in general. One group of Muslim extremists changed peoples general opinion, filling them with hatred and fear. Doorways to serenity, a wall painting on a mosque in Philadelphia, reflects traditional Islamic art. While some might see Doorways to Peace as calling negative attention to the Muslims that live in the area, highlighting the difference betwixt our culture and yours, I believe that by honoring their native customs is the first step to authorized acceptance in American society. Through the bright colors, patterns and emblematical numbering throughout the mural, Doorways to Peace helps bridge the gap between the true Muslim identity and peoples xenophobia. 

Doorways to Peace is a mural On Germantown Avenue, created beginning in 2003 by Joe Brenman, perched on a street corner. Almost based in Trompe l Oeil, an artistic painting technique to make pied structures appear real, the mural appears as if it were popping off the surface. On the mural in that respect are many painted windows in conjunction with real windows of the building to make it appear that there are many more than windows to the building. This effect opens
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up the wall, make it appear larger.



This realistic approach helps to connect the viewer more to the piece and makes the mural more approachable, enabling a wider consultation to be able to appreciate it and to be able to uncovering meaning in the piece. Throughout the mural are pulchritudinous tiles in jewel and earth tones, which add richness to the mural and increase the respect the viewer feels for the mural. Also, because the windows...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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