What Orozco's pieces emphasize?

human suffering and the cruelty of the Mexican revolution

What were these three commissioned to create at the end of the revolution by the government?

art that could educate the mostly illiterate masses about Mexican history

From Los tres grandes, what continues to stir audiences and inspire artists?

the way they reoriented history and recovered lost stories, the way they drafted new histories

What did Siqueiros base his subject matter on?

socialist ideals and modernist forms

What did all three believe?

that art not an abstract concept or vehicle for exploring whims, that art is for the education and betterment of the people

What did Rivera's subjects reflect?

his appreciation for Mexico's history and its indigenous cultures

Mexican muralism remains a notable what to the Revolution? How?

compliment; its grand scale, innovative iconography, and socially relevant

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1
What Orozco's pieces emphasize?
the mistreatment of animals
human suffering and the cruelty of the Mexican revolution
the beauty of the world
his love for European culture
2
What were these three commissioned to create at the end of the revolution by the government?
art that could educate the mostly illiterate masses about Mexican history
art that could educate the blind about Mexican history
movies that could educate the illiterate masses about Mexican history
songs about Mexican history
3
Who is this?
David Alfaro Siqueiros
José Clemente Orozco
Michelangelo
Diego Rivera
4
From Los tres grandes, what continues to stir audiences and inspire artists?
the way they reoriented history and recovered lost stories
the way they drafted new histories
the way they expressed the beauty of their country
the way they shared their opinions on politics
5
Who is this?
Salvador Dalí
Diego Rivera
David Alfaro Siqueiros
José Clemente Orozco
6
Who are three famous Mexican muralists?
Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros
Joan Miró, Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez
Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joaquín Sorolla
Alejandro Sanz, Julio Iglesias, Juanes
7
What did Siqueiros base his subject matter on?
socialist ideals and modernist forms
love of children
hatred of technology
hatred of the Mexican government
8
What did all three believe?
that art not an abstract concept or vehicle for exploring whims
that art was a waste of time
that art is for the education and betterment of the people
that art was the worst way to reach others
9
What did Rivera's subjects reflect?
his appreciation for Mexico's history and its indigenous cultures
his opinion on white superiority
his hatred of the government
his love of plants and animals
10
What is Diego Rivera's most famous piece?
A Starry Night
A Man at the Crossroads
The Weeping Woman
Lobster Telephone
11
Who is this?
Diego Rivera
David Alfaro Siqueiros
José Clemente Orozco
Banksy
12
What were Siqueiros, Rivera, and Orozco known as?
the gang of three
three Mexican muralists
three cools dudes
Los tres grandes
13
What is David Alfaro Siqueiros's most famous piece?
Pietà
Echos
Mona Lisa
Death to the Invader
14
What is José Clemente Orozco's most famous piece?
Maternity
Fertile Land
The Creation of Adam
The Last Judgement
15
Mexican muralism remains a notable what to the Revolution? How?
disaster; its use of historical figures
accomplishment; its use of the principles of design
compliment; its grand scale, innovative iconography, and socially relevant
award; its use of vibrant colors

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