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This 7 page paper discusses, compares and contrasts the three muralists, Rivera, Siquieros, and Orozco. Examples of their work discussed, symbols analyzed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Muralists. Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siquieros and Jose Orozco made contributions to the modern art world which influenced artists for generations to come. The actual movement itself started at the
turn of the century in Mexico, when several artists were commissioned by the Ministry of Public Education. The concept was that various historical events in Mexicos history would be painted
on prominent walls in Mexico, thus reinforcing the heritage and culture of Mexico. However its initial and humble beginnings, the muralists would embrace the ideology of the Revolution when Diaz
was deposed. They would paint various art works depicting their dissatisfaction with various thoughts and philosophies of the day. Their messages were clear, vibrant and strong, and one did not
have to be literate to understand what sorts of statements they were making. Most of their works are said to be concerned with social realism. When one views the
work of the muralists, one tends to compare the work to the folk art traditions of other cultures. Mostly pre-Hispanic or pre-Columbian in nature, the art works are mainly about
the message and the universal truth, rather than depicting the realistic figure or setting. In fact, this was making the statement about the disparity in social classes during this time.
The aristocratic sections of society had fully embraced all things European and as such had negated their Indian and native origins and influences. With these murals the native Indian cultures
were utilized to represent the middle and lower classes who were closer to the true heritage than embracing that of an outside culture. Thus with their social realism they were
suggesting that if Mexico could agree on an art form in which all of its people agreed and were represented, then there was hope for Mexico to heal from the
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