The document provides an overview of murals from different time periods and cultures: - Ancient Egyptians carved pictures into stone walls and painted them using natural paints made from fruits and oils, often depicting daily life. Slaves created murals in tombs to record history. - Romans commonly used mosaics made of small tiles or pieces of material in their murals, which usually depicted people and everyday scenes inside buildings. - Victorian murals were often painted on ceilings and featured light, heavenly themes like women and angels using gentle brush strokes and sometimes red accents. They served decorative and storytelling purposes.