Mexican Muralism

When did Mexican muralism become an important and popular art movement?

• 1910's

• 1920's

• 1930's

• 1940's

True or false. Mexican Muralism was an artistic movement inspired by south European muralists of the 1910's.

• True

• False

True or false. The Mexican muralist school obtained international prestige thanks to its artistic quality and its socio-political content.

• True

• False

What was the main purpose of Mexican Muralism?

• Achieve perfection and show the beauty of nature.

• Inform society about the wealth of upper social groups.

• Raise awareness of the historical events of the nation.

True or false. The Mexican muralist style was like realism, but with its own aesthetics.

• True

• False

What was the main topic of Mexican muralism?

• Patriotism

• Literature

• Bourgeoisie

• Landscapes

Select 2 examples of the topics of Mexican muralism.

• Spanish Monarchy

• Upper social groups

• Popular festivities

• Spanish conquest

Which Mexican muralist was from Guadalajara?

• Diego Rivera

• Aurora Reyes

• Jose Vasconcelos

• Jose Clemente Orozco

Who was the greatest promoter of Mexican muralism?

• Diego Rivera

• Gabriel Flores

• Jose Vasconcelos

• Jose Clemente Orozco

Who was the creator of the “Hombre en llamas” of the Hospicio Cabañas?

• Diego Rivera

• Gabriel Flores

• Jose Vasconcelos

• Jose Clemente Orozco