Mural Painting and its Relationship with Urban Coordination through Landmarks

The aesthetic sculptures and memorials are among the main landmarks of any city. In addition to being essential elements in urban design, they are architectural elements of visual attraction that capture people's attention. Usually, city squares are decorated with sculptures and statues; such as, statues of heroes and leaders. In many cities, there are great statues created in memory of great people or artworks presented by mural painting. In general, aesthetic sculptures usually represent an idea or glorify an event specific to a certain place. Distinctive landmarks give the city its unique character; with the group of statues, sculptures, motifs, and decorations used horizontally or vertically to achieve certain aesthetic and functional purposes. They are also considered pillars of vital elements in the heart of the city. Landmarks are created in the streets and public squares to reflect the specific culture, history, and civilization of the place. The researcher points out that the three-dimensional aesthetic sculptures are always placed in city squares, which helps to design the square geometrically. They are clearly visible from outside the square. They also add an aesthetic value to the place, and can be considered as guiding signs to indicate the location. The researcher stresses that the aesthetic sculptures and decorations must be designed in an appropriate manner to reflect the identity of the place. This is done by presenting some examples and studying them analytically throughout the research.