User talk:Jasminej2025

Structure
Introduction: Basic overview of Declaration
 * This section will include a photo of the mural itself
 * Purpose of the declaration mural (include interview material from the muralists particularly)
 * Location of the mural (where in Philadelphia is it, what important buildings is it facing, and why?)
 * Segue into why Philadelphia murals are important

History of Philadelphia Murals
 * This section will include previous important murals and how they have influenced policy, community engagement, and civil rights encouragement in the city of Philadelphia specifically
 * History of specifically Black muralists
 * What a muralist needs to include in their work in order to make it stand out to viewers

Analysis of the mural itself
 * The mural's meaning, why is it called Declaration
 * why the artists depicted the Declaration of Independence on the mural.
 * Why I believe it fits as a masterpiece and how the community has benefited from this artwork
 * Could also discuss particular art forms if I can find out more information on mural art forms and specifically in correlation to this work

Possible Photos

 * Definitely need a photo of Declaration
 * Maybe a few other murals when discussing Philadelphia murals that have impacted the community to show the grouping of importance in these murals
 * Maybe a photo of the communities it aims to support and help

Three sources:

1. Stern, Mark J., and Susan C. Seifert. "An assessment of community impact of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation Mural Arts Program." (2003). https://repository.upenn.edu/entities/publication/afa3d244-3e82-4269-8aee-4a06c9d389bf

2. “New Philly Mural Highlights the Truths and Contradictions Embedded in the Declaration of Independence.” Streets Dept, 24 Oct. 2021, streetsdept.com/2021/10/24/new-philly-mural-highlights-the-truths-and-contradictions-embedded-in-the-declaration-of-independence/.

3. “Philly’s Newest Mural Confronts the Racism in America’s Founding.” PhillyVoice, 29 Oct. 2021, www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-mural-arts-declaration-american-history-racism/.