About the Movement | About Diego Rivera | About Jose Clemente Orozco | About David Alfaro Siqueiros | Visual Characteristics |
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1920-1974
When did the movement take place?
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Frescos
What medium did Rivera work with on his murals?
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Agromonst then later Architecture
What did Orozco originally study?
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war/religion/politics
What were two topics Siqueiros' art was focused on?
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The Mexican Government
Who funded the murals?
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Many of the early murals promoted socialism and catholistim
What messages did the murals contain?
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He became fascinated with frescos after a trip to Europe
When did Rivera become fascinated with murals?
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His hand
Which limb did Orozco lose?
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Pablo Picasso/Georges Braque
Who influenced Siqueiros' art style?
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Reds/Browns and Blues/Greys
What colour palette did José Clemente Orozco work with?
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To provoke pride and nationalism amongst the countries people after the Mexican Revolution
Why was it originally created?
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He tried post-impression and cubism
What previous movements did Rivera work with?
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San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts
Where did Orozco study?
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5 years
How many years was Siqueiros' jail sentence?
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Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros
Who were the Los Tres Grandes?
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The murals were also a way to educate those who were illiterate about Mexico’s history and newly found hopeful future
What practical purpose did the murals service?
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San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts
Where did Rivera study?
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1920
In what year was Orozco commissioned to paint murals on the walls of the National Preparatory School in Mexico City?
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1913 for the Mexican Revolution
When did Siqueiros join the army?
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Rebellious leaders, Rivera’s creative community, and everyday Mexicans
What does Diego Rivera's "In The Arsenal" represent?
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1910-1920
When was the Mexican Revolution?
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1886
What year was Rivera born?
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Expressionism
What other style did Orozco experiment with?
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1974
What year did Siqueiros pass away?
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Father Hidalgo was a priest who called the Indian people to revolt (in 1810)
José Clemente Orozco's mural "Father Hidalgo" was depicted a priest. What did that priest do?
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