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Wall Paintings and Murals

Murals come to us from ancient times when primitive man painted on the walls of his cave hunting scenes or abstract forms, which paved the Alphabet.

In the subsequent era of revival of mural painting was of great importance. She decorated the temples and churches with scenes from the Bible and medieval landscape. Art of the Renaissance performed mostly on a wall or ceiling. Murals pictured on the damp wall to wall gouged connect with her for ages. They drew the titans art such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Donatello and others

Due to the progress and the formation of new styles in art has expanded the scope of mural painting. Artists have gradually moved away from religious themes. Draw steel in public places such as shops, restaurants and bars. Decorations for the theater began booming. In the 20 th century wall paintings spread to homes of ordinary people and placed firmly their positions.

The spread of the wall paintings
In Israel, the murals came into vogue in the mid 20th century. On the outer walls of the city’s buildings appeared drawings changing the face of the house or even an entire street. Along with the signs of the shops have paint on the exterior walls or inside the premises. Murals on the walls of shops and cafes began to perform the function of advertising and has helped attract new customers. In the future, began to order the mural in the schools and kindergartens, in order that would create a certain atmosphere and mood in children. In schools, for example, bought thematic drawings near the door of classes. For example near the room lesson of physics – the physical formulas and portraits of scientists. In kindergartens usually draw stories or characters from cartoons.

Murals can fantasize endlessly.

Wall painting in our house
What does the wall paintings and where it can be applied in modern life?

We live in a time when most urban apartments and houses are built on the template. Somehow to diversify our house and make the colors in a private space helps murals. You can decorate any room in the apartment or house, beatify the outside, or even paint the pool or the front gate house.

Murals for children’s room is the best gift for your child. You can decorate an entire room with floor to ceiling, create a special magic world. Subjects can be very diverse – from children’s favorite fairy tales and characters to abstract forms. The child will grow up in a special atmosphere. This will help to develop imagination and individuality.

Murals for living rooms and salons are usually selected very carefully to the tone and style of furniture and interior. The best picture for the living room is a landscape. It is suitable for almost all interior and adopted by people with the most unusual taste. The main thing is to choose the style.

You can paint the kitchen to plant designs, or draw a still life with fruit.

By bathroom suitable water motifs such as fish, dolphins, seascapes, etc.

Fantasy is always limitless!

Of course, to murals to satisfy your desires and dreams you need a professional artist with a great experience, who can advise you the right style and design, as well as perform mural is beautiful!

Gerry Fitherland Wall Art & Decor