Mexican muralism Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Mexican muralism
Before the 20th century, Mexico invariably looked toEuropean artfor its inspiration. European-trained artists (particularly from Spain and Italy) were brought to Mexico to produce European-style works following European concepts of style and beauty. Occasionally, native artists would be invited to contribute to major projects (such as creating paintings and sculptures for cathedrals), but generally, the most promising Mexican artists would be sent to Europe to complete their training. That began to change in the late 19th century as Mexicans sought a unique Mexican identity (mexicanidad) based on their unique blend of ethnic backgrounds and racial identities (mestizaje). The melting pot of the human gene pool wasn't all there was to it though. The new society needed to stop casting aside i
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