Mexican Muralists

Definition

Mexican Muralists refers to a group of artists from Mexico, including Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jose Clemente Orozco, who created large-scale murals during the early 20th century. Their artworks often depicted social and political themes, highlighting the struggles of the working class.

Related terms

Fresco:

Fresco is a painting technique where pigments are applied onto wet plaster. As the plaster dries, the colors become embedded into it, creating a durable artwork that becomes part of the wall or ceiling.

Historicism:

Historicism is an artistic movement characterized by an interest in historical subjects and a desire to convey social messages through art. Artists who embraced historicism often drew inspiration from past styles and incorporated them into their own works.

Social Realism: Social Realism is an art movement that shares similarities with Mexican Muralism, focusing on realistic depictions of social issues and advocating for change through art.