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A mural is an official term for wall art. Mural is a Spanish term that means “attached to a wall.” A mural is a painting or other kind of art that is layered onto a wall or ceiling in the realm of art. Thus, a mural, also commonly known as wall art, is any combination of images that is produced and painted on a wall, and sometimes on a ceiling. Wall art techniques are classified into four categories: fresco, mosaic, graffiti, and marouflage. Using these techniques various kinds of Wall Art can be produced such as Abstract Wall art or Islamic Wall Art to name a few. Abstract Wall art, as the name suggests, is wall art using abstract art form. Typically, abstract art is based on visual language. It comprises of shapes, colors, lines and even patterns that are used as a medium of expression by the artist. Abstract art is often confused with non-figurative art because of the level of similarity they have however, they are two different art forms. While non-figurative or non-representational art may have a connection with the real world, abstract art is essentially a depiction of an alternative reality and it is not necessary for abstract art to resonate with any ideas of contemporary art styles. This not only includes imagery but colors, styles and patterns as well. Abstract wall art is mostly used to deliver messages to its viewers. Traces of abstract art is found in almost all wall art techniques but it is most prevalent in graffiti. Graffiti as a medium of expression...