Introduces the work of architectural muralist Richard Haas (b. 1936), whose mammoth murals using the "fool-the-eye" painting tradition have transformed contemporary cityscapes. The video explores the evolution of Haas' murals and uses time-lapse photography to demonstrate how they are made. Includes the Chisholm Trail mural in Fort Worth, Texas.
TRC audience:
High School (9-12)
College/Adult
TRC subject:
Art Surveys
Late Twentieth Century (1946-Present)
Art of the West
Art Ed/Museum Ed
Artist Biography
TRC format:
Audio-Visual