CHICANO ART Michelle, Santiago, Catalina

Introduction : The Chicanos are Americans with Mexican origins born in the U.S. Between the 1960s and 1980s, the Chicano Movement, led by Cesar Chavez, emerged. This movement aimed to fight for Chicanos rights and recognition. A way to express this was art. Inspired by Mexican muralists such as Diego Rivera and David Siqueiros, Chicanos started to create political murals whose themes have evolved through the years. That's why it is interesting to understand how do the murals give the essence of the Chicano Movement.

Mural 3

Mural 2

Mural 1

Mural 2

Mural 3

Mural 1

Conclusion

Conclusion : The murals show the origins, culture, identity and values of Chicanos. Furthermore, they have political and social aspects such as the fight for recognition and the fight against violence. There is an evolution between the murals. The first mural has a political meaning which is the reclaiming of lost Mexican territory and cultural recognition. The other ones have a more social meaning by represating social fights and the importance of values. In conclusion, the Chicano Movement aims to express Chicanos' identity, and political and social discontent through art.