Which form of public art became a defining medium of the Chicano Art Movement, especially in Mexican American neighborhoods?
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Murals
Murals became a powerful tool for Chicano artists to reclaim public spaces and express cultural identity directly within their communities during the 1960s and 70s. These large-scale works often depicted historical struggles and indigenous roots, turning neighborhood walls into open-air galleries. A famous example is San Diego's Chicano Park, which houses the largest collection of Chicano murals in the world.
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