Mural Art in México & U.S

The course Mural Art in México & U.S, in its foundation explores the muralist movement in México and the United States, focusing on “Los Tres Grandes” which are Orozco, Rivera, and Siquieros. Not only are the works of “Los Tres Grandes” examined and analyzed, but also the implications of their works in relation to the time and place they were created. This course also looks into the progression and effects of modern public art by examining artist like Banksy. Most important we discuss universal questions like what it art and what its purpose is.

My final research paper investigates the politics of art. Essentially, what are the influential politics that influence the subject matter of the art itself as well as the politics, motives, and role of the commissioner of art in what gets to become public art. In light of this topic I will be drawing support and examples from Diego Rivera’s 1932 commission of “Man at the Crossroads” at Rockefeller Center as well as the reproduction at the Palacio De Bellas Artes in México City.

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