Chicano Aesthetic and Symbolism

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I believe that many of these works are being offered for sale or at least licensing by the family. A few of the artists are still alive and will probably be able to license their own images as well. If you have information on the artists or any of their descendants, please contact me at jaymaru@yahoo.com

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Chicano Art is a blog designed to celebrate the Chicano Aesthetic and the Symbolism of Chicano Art. It is illustrated with a collection of images from art work created by Chicano artists in the 1920-1940

The Chicano Art Deco movement is a unique art form in the United States, born out of the Mexican American culture during the 1920s and 30s. Chicano Art Deco, also known as Mexican Modernism, was influenced by Mexican muralism and European Art Deco, as well as other cultural art styles from around the world.

Chicano Art Deco encompasses a wide range of genres, including painting, sculpture, architecture, pottery and graphic design. Most pieces are created using oil or watercolor paints on canvas or wood panels. The subject matter of these pieces is generally based on political messages and protest against social inequalities.

Talavera tiles often depict pastoral landscapes and scenes of everyday life in Mexico. Pottery includes mostly vases and plates with floral designs, but there are also ashtrays with geometric patterns. Sculptures include busts and columns with figures that represent ethnic minorities living in Mexico during the early 20th century.

Chicano art is a vibrant, colorful, and exciting addition to the world of art. The Chicano culture has been present since pre-Columbian times, although not under that name. Chicano art is especially prevalent in the Southwest United States, but its presence can be felt throughout the country.

The term Chicano refers to a person of Mexican descent or a citizen of Mexico living in the United States. The majority of people who are part of this culture live in California and Texas. The population numbers in the millions and many of these inhabitants have roots that go back hundreds of years. Their culture is very rich and beautiful; it is also very strong and determined to survive as one of the oldest cultures in North America.

Chicano art was created with this determination, as well as with a sense of identity. It is an authentic part of the Hispanic American culture which dates back to Pre-Columbian times. Many artists use their work to express their pride in their heritage, as well as their struggle for equality within mainstream society.*

The Art Deco movement is an art movement in the United States beginning in 1920. Art Deco architecture and design is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, stylized nature imagery and a sense of motion. The style flourished from the 1920s through the 1940s.

The movement was pioneered by architects and designers such as Paul Revere Williams, who designed the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, which opened in May 1927; John Eberson, who designed the Esquire Theater at 219 S. Dearborn Street in Chicago; Joseph Urban, who designed the Ambassador Hotel at 2131 South Wilton Place in Los Angeles (1927–1929); Alonzo C. Webb, who designed the Oviatt Building at 636 South Olive Street in Los Angeles (1928–1929); and Ralph Walker which executed design projects for clients including Walter Chrysler, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney and Henry Huntington.

Modern architects also embraced Art Deco—Frank Lloyd Wright’s last project was his 1953 design for the David Sarnoff Research Center building on Princeton University campus (completed after Wright’s death), which incorporates Deco style elements from its construction to its furnishings. In addition to this work having been included in the 1932 Museum of Modern Art exhibit ”

The Mexican American Movement had its roots in the Chicano Movement but it was quite different. The Chicano Movement began in the 1960s. The Chicano Movement was a cultural and political movement that addressed discrimination and inequality against Mexican Americans.

The Chicano Movement had five major goals: (1) Land grant for public education; (2) Land grant for college; (3) Political empowerment; (4) End discrimination in employment and housing; (5) Involvement in decision making by their own community.

In the late 1960’s, the Chicano Movement influenced artists to create artworks such as murals, prints and paintings. Murals became a symbol of resistance for Chicanos and an expression of Hispanic culture.

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