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"The lasting significance of the Chicano Movement on contemporary Chicano/a writers and artists cannot be overstated."—Sharla Hutchinson

This is a famous quote by Sharla Hutchinson who is a Professor in the English department at Fort Hays State University, about the effect of the Chicano movement upon the writers and artists. What is a mural? A mural is a piece of art painted or attached to the wall or any large surface. The mural art has progressed over time showing recent struggles, social issues, and to notify of the unity between the Chicanos and their country. The murals not only symbolize the Mexican Art but also are a public piece of art signifying the unnoticeable history and people. The most known muralists in the Chicano movement
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