Murals were a prominent part of the Chicano art movement, established in the late 1960s throughout the Southwest in Mexican-American barrios, particularly in Los Angeles. These Chicano muralists depicted Mexican-American culture by painting on the walls of buildings, schools, and churches, as well as housing projects throughout the city. This allowed the art to be viewed by the public, and by placing it within the barrios, it helped to create a sense of cultural pride within the community.