My first impressions of the Orozco murals were that they were painted in very vibrant colors. In addition to the eye-catching hues, there was almost an overwhelming amount of detail. With all the detail in the mural it is imperative that one looks at it panel by panel to grasp it in its entirety. This may or may have not been a part of Orozco’s intent. When I took a closer look, I noticed that not all the panels were as vibrant as I had initially thought. For example, the first panel of the mural, “Migration” was painted with darker earthier tones than the rest of the panels. The subdued colors may signify the beginning of a society that still has yet to take shape. I like Orozco’s idea of chronology and how he presents it in The Epic of American Civilization. I think he was successful in capturing the development of American civilization even though he jumps from the everyday lives of indigenous peoples to the industrial age.