Artspeaking topic
How did Diego Rivera's murals strengthen art's social message by carrying it into public spaces where everyone could see it?
— Diego Rivera, Mexican murals
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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