Determining the Impact of Street Art on the Urban Environment
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https://doi.org/10.47451/cul2025-07-01Keywords:
mural, public art, street art, urban environmentAbstract
This study examines the role of modern urban murals in shaping urban space and their impact on the social, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of the urban environment. It is noted that the beginning of the 20th century was marked by the birth of avant-garde ideas, which were also reflected in visual art. The article presents an analysis of some modern murals as an element of the urban environment. The main functions of murals as an element of urban development are determined. Locations where the placement of modern murals is appropriate are considered. Images of the most famous modern murals are presented, serving both aesthetic and motivational purposes. The primary types of influence of modern murals on the psychological and mental state of people have been identified. Modern urban murals serve not only a decorative function but also contribute to the spiritual enrichment of society, creating meaning and shaping the unique emotional atmosphere of the city. The main trends in the development of murals are considered. It is demonstrated that murals can convey national, social, or psychological significance, stimulating reflection and engagement with citizens. Examples of iconic urban murals are given, such as the patriotic murals “Ukraine Will Win!”, Khmelnytskyi; mural “Ukrainian Soldier Sewing the Flag”, Kyiv; “Beauty Will Not Tolerate”, Rivne; “Russia Is NEVER Here”, Kherson; “Defenders of Light”, Kyiv; “Hutsulka with a Laptop – Past and Present”, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. The importance of integrating murals into the urban environment, considering aesthetic norms and modern urban design strategies, is emphasised. Key locations have been identified for placing murals that harmoniously blend with the architecture and provide emotional interaction with the space. It is concluded that urban murals are not only an essential element of art but also a tool of social communication, which contributes to the harmonisation of urban space and the creation of a unique city identity.
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