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1. Historical Context: Born from the 1910–1920 Mexican Revolution, expressing social unrest.

2. Government Patronage: State-sponsored to educate the illiterate population.

3. Main Artists: Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros.

4. Social Realism: Workers, peasants, and the indigenous as protagonists.

5. Anti-Colonial Message: Critique of Spanish conquest and foreign control.

6. Educational Tool: Reinforces national identity and revolutionary ideals.

7. Indigenous Identity: Celebrates pre-Hispanic roots.

8. Revolutionary Symbols: Chains, tools, fists—metaphors of resistance.

9. Public Accessibility: Murals placed in schools, government buildings.

10. Visual Storytelling: Allegories and narratives embedded in large formats.

11. Art as Propaganda: Communist, Marxist, and socialist ideas are common.

12. Critique of Power: Challenges to elites and organized religion.

13. Monumental Scale: Meant to impress, overwhelm, and inspire.

14. International Influence: Sparked U.S. WPA mural projects and global trends.

15. Lasting Legacy: Central to Mexico’s cultural and political identity.

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Mexican Muralism – Britannica

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