Mexican Muralism: Its Social-Educative Roles in Latin America and the United States.

Goldman, Shifra M.

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ERIC Number: EJ260280

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1982

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Mexican Muralism: Its Social-Educative Roles in Latin America and the United States.

Goldman, Shifra M.

Aztlan--International Journal of Chicano Studies Research, v13 n1-2 p111-33 Spr-Fall 1982

Traces the history of Mexican muralism (1920s to 1970s) as an art of advocacy intended to change consciousness and promote political action; shows how it can still be used in an educative manner in schools. Emphasizes the effects of three great muralists (Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros). (LC)

Descriptors: Advocacy, Art Education, Art Expression, Art History, Cultural Awareness, Hispanic American Culture, International Studies, Mass Instruction, Mexican Americans, Politics, Realism, Self Evaluation (Groups)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mexico

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