Murals can tell stories through vivid imagery. For example, a mural might depict a historical event like a battle. The soldiers, the landscape, and the action in the painting all work together to convey what happened during that battle. Artists use colors, expressions of the figures, and the composition to bring the story to life.
The location of a mural can also be part of how it tells a story. If a mural is painted on the side of an old building in a neighborhood with a rich history, it might tell the story of that neighborhood. The mural could show the different types of people who have lived there over the years, the local businesses, or important events that took place in the area.