Pictura murală - instrument didactic de promovare a dialogului intercultural

Abstract

The development of an effective intercultural dialogue is both an international and a national desire. The more evolved a society is, the more it encourages the desires for values, art, spiritual beauty, etc., thus developing an intercultural dialogue both locally and globally. Currently, street murals, registered in the category of urban art, have developed so rapidly that they have gained ground throughout the world not only in urban environments, but also in rural ones. In the Republic of Moldova we find street murals made on the walls of blocks/houses, walls, bus/trolley bus stations, poles, bridges or other surfaces, becoming not only a popular way to bring color and beauty to public spaces, but also a teaching tool promoting education through visual art and intercultural dialogue. In this paper, we aim to explore the role of murals in promoting education and intercultural dialogue, analyzing how they contribute to the construction of cultural identity and the facilitation of social dialogue. This scientific endeavor will showcase notorious murals and disseminated messages, bringing to the fore the impact these works have on the perception and interaction of communities. In the present study, we aim to highlight the relevance of murals as effective didactic tools in intercultural, civic education and to contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of street art in modern society.