Broad and High
The Murals of Texas Southern University
Clip: Season 2 Episode 6 | 6m 49s
The heritage and tradition of mural painting at Texas Southern University in Houston.
In this segment, we’ll explore the heritage and tradition of mural painting at Texas Southern University in Houston that began in 1949. Today, the halls are lined with more than 120 murals by African-American artists, which offer a visual representation of the black experience in the South.
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Broad and High is a local public television program presented by WOSU
Production of Broad & High is funded in part by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Columbus State Hospitality Management Program and viewers like you!
Broad and High
The Murals of Texas Southern University
Clip: Season 2 Episode 6 | 6m 49s
In this segment, we’ll explore the heritage and tradition of mural painting at Texas Southern University in Houston that began in 1949. Today, the halls are lined with more than 120 murals by African-American artists, which offer a visual representation of the black experience in the South.
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