ePub Mexican Painters: Rivera; Orozco; Siqueiros; and Other Artists of the Social Realist School (Dover Fine Art; History of Art) by MacKinley Helm in Arts-Photography

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From the monumental public frescoes of Diego Rivera; Joseacute; Clemente Orozco; and David Aacute;lfaro Siqueiros; to the canvasses and drawings of younger artists like Galvaacute;n; Cantuacute;; Meza; Tamayo; and Orozco Romero; Mexican painting since the First World War has developed into a strong; influential artistic tradition.This book explores this Mexican tradition mdash; the artists; their works; the social and political background; and the relationship of the modern painters to European and Mexican historical tradition. Helm; an important collector who knew most of the artists; writes informally yet with deep understanding about the major figures mdash; Orozco; Rivera; and Siqueiros mdash; as well as over 40 others little known outside their native Mexico.He ably ties together such diverse influences as the Revolution and the regime of Obregoacute;n; the Siqueiros Syndicate and its power in getting artists to pool resources and works for a powerful national style; Riveras strong political beliefs and their effect on his work; Orozcos deep empathy; the development of the young artists; the effects of low wages and bohemian existence on artistic production; links to Indian art; the rediscovery of fresco technique; important patrons; the religious and anti-religious forces in the early works; and much more. In addition; 95 works by 37 artists are reproduced; showing the range and best works of modern Mexican painting.MacKinley Helm was in a uniquely favorable position to write about these artists; and his book is now considered the best introduction to the art and artists of Mexico during the great artistic movements of the 20s and 30s. Collectors; artists; and others who have felt the lack of solid information about this important Western tradition will find this book gives clear insight into the conflicts; personalities; and important works that have developed into modern Mexican art.