 This mural is in Chicano Park in San Diego, California. The woman is wearing a red, white, and green scarf and confidently holding a rifle, which symbolizes her power and ability to take action. |
To accomplish those goals, artists took some elements of Mexican art (like mural painting, bright and patriotic colors, and revolutionary messages) and applied them to modern Mexican-American problems. Poetry and mural paintings were two extremely popular forms of expression, and they were used to make statements about racial discrimination, low wages for Latino farm workers, race-based immigration laws, and other issues important to the community.
Can you tell which of the two images below represents Chicano art style? When you've made your decision, click on the image for an explanation.
