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Original Title
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Birth of the Expression
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Date
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1973
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Description
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Burley’s vibrant mural explores cycles of life and focuses on women. The left conveys night and includes a female constellation. The right shows daytime, with plants and animals. A rainbow runs across, signifying unity. The large, detailed hand is a frequent motif in the art of Biggers’ students.
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Additional Subject
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Afrocentrism
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Astrology
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Astronomy
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Black art
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Nature
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Womanism
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Current Location
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1st Floor, South Corridor, Hannah Hall, Texas Southern University
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Location
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Houston
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Texas
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United States
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Type
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Murals
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Additional Techniques
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Mural painting
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Measurements
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71 in x 146 in
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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103
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0241
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Rights
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All rights held by the University Museum at Texas Southern. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact University Museum, Texas Southern University umuseum@gmail.com Attn: Museum Director. Materials not created by Texas Southern University may still be under copyright. Additional materials may be presented for educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use under United States copyright law.
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University