What did all three believe?

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

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

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

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

What Orozco's pieces emphasize?

human suffering and the cruelty of the Mexican revolution

What did Rivera's subjects reflect?

his appreciation for Mexico's history and its indigenous cultures

What did Siqueiros base his subject matter on?

socialist ideals and modernist forms

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

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

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

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