Tuesday, April 3, 2012

The Painted School

Following the idea of a teacher and with some external help, a group of students of the institute Colombo has painted the walls of the school with reproductions of some famous artists' works.Leonetto Cappiello mural, Colombo Institute, Livorno
Piet Mondrian mural, Colombo Institute, Livorno
Osvaldo Cavandoli mural, Colombo Institute, Livorno
Keith Haring mural, Colombo Institute, Livorno
See also: Photos of the Painted School - Leonetto Cappiello
External links: Leonetto Cappiello - Piet Mondrian - Osvaldo Cavandoli - Keith Haring (Wikipedia)

23 comments:

Michelle said...

Very artistic and I like the primary colors.

Dianne said...

Some quite impressive work here ... I love the top one ... Very dramatic.

Luis Gomez said...

I like this. It is a great idea!

Jack said...

These are WONDERFUL, VP. Very creative.

You were in Lucca yesterday? I am jealous. I thought Lucca was a charming and comfortable little city.

Randy said...

Keith Haring is one of my favorites.

Dina said...

A great idea and fine results!

cieldequimper said...

Now who wouldn't go to school in such a brightly and nicely painted building?

Babzy.B said...

very good idea and realisation ! :)

Kaori said...

So many fun creations! Love this collection :D

Halcyon said...

I think this is a great idea! Definitely gives the building a nice, bright look.

RIZALENIO said...

Joyful colors. Can't stop smiling looking at these happy photos.

joo said...

School can also be a nice place:)
I love this one!

Traveling Hawk said...

A clever idea and a wonderful result!

Cezar and Léia said...

What a beautiful school there, the paintings are adorable, mainly the first one, my favorite!
Léia

Virginia said...

WEll done and what a fabulous idea. A happy place to go to school!
V

Unknown said...

What a brilliant idea! The Mondrian painted wall is my favourite.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I'd like to study art in these inspiring surroundings VP.

Stefan Jansson said...

Great to see. Mondrian is a favorite of mine.

Cassie said...

Very cool! When my son was in High School he got to work with Keith Haring on a wall murals in December 1986 in Phoenix,Arizona. Keith was quite an interesting fellow.

EG CameraGirl said...

I like this! Very cool!

Gunn said...

nice and colorful sshool' love the cartoon drawings!

Arianna said...

Ottimo lavoro, hanno ravvivato tutto!! Adoro la Linea :) ciao, Arianna

Randy said...

Looks like a fun school. I love Keith Haring.