A mural is something that is embedded in a building's wall. The difference between a painting and a mural is that the painting can be removed, while the mural is done on the wall itself. Walls fracture and define space in terms of human needs. They establish the boundaries that contain or exclude activities and involvement, thereby becoming part of the environmental condition. As a result, it is the mural that has the power to make this wall an area of special enrichment.

A mural is not merely a painting looked at through a magnifying glass. The principles used in its design, its concerns, and its considerations are all quite different from ordinary painting. Painting is an independent art form in and of itself. It is independent of its environment and rests on its own merits. A mural, on the other hand, does not have a separate existence. It is an integral part of the building in which it is placed. A painting is viewed from a fixed point, whereas a mural artist does not have this advantage. It is unreasonable for him to expect that his viewer will get a clear view all the time. As a result, it increases his responsibility in selecting the theme, size, color, and technique.