Diego Rivera

Jennifer Le Arts-1301-85402 It was a rainy Saturday when I went to the Dallas Museum of Art where I first encountered the enormous steel sculpture Ave by Mark Di Suvero, which could be an artwork for commemoration and serves as a recognizable icon for citizens to demonstrate that the building next to it as an art museum. The abstract sculpture rested on the large grassy area where the bright red steel complimented the green grass that stood next to the light gray museum. The contemporary…

Growing up, since I lived in Mexico, I did not have much of interaction with a different race. The majority of the people in my neighborhood had about the same skin tone, some lighter than others. I would only see a difference with people that had indigenous blood. There were a few people with indigenous blood that I met during my childhood and it primarily included my maid and my nanny and her family. When it came to bring a friend home, I had to be very selective. Most parents within my school…

(everyculture.com) Of the total population, 50 percent are classified as mixed African and European, thirty-seven percent is classified as black or negro and one percent Chinese (everyculture.com). History tells African slaves were brought to Cuba and some have married their masters, which resulted to Cuban mulattos (cuban-culture.com). Other races have also come to Cuba in the past such as Russian, Chinese and European. Three dominant bloods are present in Cubans makeup: “First of these roots…

Wealth Inequality in America is Justified Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”(goodreads.com). We are all handed a card when we are born, some are handed a life in wealth while some are born into less fortunate situations. The American Dream is that one will be prosperous and have the equal opportunity for upward mobility. The card you are dealt at birth determines this, meaning that the American Dream is not equally…

These nails act as a symbol of the physical pain that she has withstood since her life-altering accident. Upon closer inspection a larger nail can be seen piercing through the region of her heart, this can be seen to symbolize the emotional pain that Diego (Spouse) had caused her (http://www.fridakahlofans.com/c0480.html). Another piece of symbolism as Frida states "Look very very closely at my eyes…the pupils are doves of peace. That is my little joke on pain and suffering…" putting meaning…

Rachel Mitacek Calaveras: Comedy of the Dead Since the beginning of history, bones have been related to symbolism. The symbol of a skull is used continuously in multiple cultures around the globe. Moreover, Skulls have numerous representations depending on the use of the emblem: flags, tattoos, and art décor are just a few to mention. Within the endless possibilities, this essay will focus on the artistic view of Mexican culture. Some of the first ideas one often correlates with Mexican art…

Year 10 Comparative Essay Expressionist artists such as Edvard Munch and Frida Kahlo create artworks as a therapeutic method to conceal their despondency. Memories and feelings of the soul are conveyed through expressing a figure featuring exaggerated and obvious characteristics that portray their inner emotions. The disconsolate environment and haunting experiences were a key factor in creating the movement Expressionism in the early 20th century. Throughout this essay the artworks Roots by…

Frida had suffered long life health issues, due to a traffic incident as a teenager, her sprains and fractures isolated her for a couple years which gave her time to focus on her painting skills, she was wedded with a famous Mexican artist named Diego Rivera. Frida was a strong self-advocate, she spend so much time on her own she made herself the most important thing in her life, she cared much about herself portraits. Most of Frida Kahlo’s artwork is featured in many art galleries today, Knox…

MidTerm Cultural event for Child Development 17 My Husband I visited the Latin American Art Museum in Long Beach, California on Sunday, October 16,2016. We had never visited this museum before, and we had a good time. The building which houses the Latin American Art Museum had been many things prior to what its currently now, and with many re-models the inside still in a way reflects the past. The building dates from 1910 where it was originally Balboa studios which was the first Hollywood…

In 1808, Spain is taken over by Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon disposed of the existing monarchy and installed his brother, Joseph, as head of state. The resulting war against France and Britain lasted nearly to the Mexican Revolution as Napoleon’s government falls into disarray and the revolutionaries began to gain momentum. Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a middle aged priest living in the parish of Dolores. Hidalgo was a Crillo by birth, and had a pro-Indian sentiment. He organized his…