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What is the difference between a painting and a mural?
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The difference between a painting and a mural is that while painting is an artwork done with the use of paints on paper or canvas, a mural is an oversize painting, usually executed on a wall, ceiling or other surface that is considered permanent. Find a collection of antique and vintage paintings on 1stDibs today.
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M1 - Black Porcelain abstract geometric mural sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Artists Statement:
My interest is in exploring ways of building structural forms in ceramics. Many ideas for the forms come from architecture while the inherent organic quality of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Literature" contemporary bronze mural sculpture figurative girl reading book
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
size is 50. This is a mural sculpture and can stand on a surface. Joan captures the mood of a girl
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Bronze
"Martona's Circle" contemporary bronze mural sculpture figurative girl carefree
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
edition size is 50. This is a mural sculpture and can stand on a surface. Joan captures the mood of a girl
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Bronze
M2- Blue Grey Porcelain abstract geometric mural sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Artists Statement:
My interest is in exploring ways of building structural forms in ceramics. Many ideas for the forms come from architecture while the inherent organic quality of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Viewpoint" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative girl
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Viewpoint is a bronze sculpture with green patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Bronze
White Path - 3D small contemporary abstract round mural sculpture
Located in New York, NY
relationship between things. The sculptures she makes possess their own liveliness and ability to engage and
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper
