Murals in Latino Communities: Social Indicators of Community Strengths.

Delgado, Melvin; Barton, Keva

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ERIC Number: EJ579067

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Murals in Latino Communities: Social Indicators of Community Strengths.

Delgado, Melvin; Barton, Keva

Social Work, v43 n4 p346-56 Jul 1998

The power of murals as a community communication medium and as a community building process is explored from a theoretical base in the concept of "free spaces" and "community strengths" with particular reference to murals in Latino communities. Skills that may be acquired by carrying out mural projects are detailed. (EMK)

Descriptors: Art Expression, Community Action, Cooperation, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background, Hispanic American Culture, Individual Development, Meta Analysis, Painting (Visual Arts), Self Expression, Youth Problems, Youth Programs

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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