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David Alfaro Siqueiros
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-had an older sister (Luz) and younger brother (Chucho)
- Established Mexican Muralism with Diego Rivera and Jose Clemento Orozco
The March of Humanity
Portrait of the Bourgeoisie
-1939
-1971
-This mural is very unique and has a deep meaning hidden behind all the war imaging.
-largest mural ever painted, covering the walls and ceiling of a room in the Polyforum Siqueiros (part of Mexico's World Trade Center)
-The men & flags represent from a personal aspect how Siqueiros felt during the Mexican revolution and how hard he fought for what was right in his opinion.
-Unlike most of his earlier work, this mural does not have an obvious Marxist revolutionary theme
Echo of a Scream
-1937
-Grew up in
Irapuato, Guanajuato
-inspired by his experiences during active combat and his observations of suffering
-Replaced original name Jose
with David because
Michelangelo's statue, David,
reminded his wife of him.
-He was a political ideologist who was involved in the political conflicts of the Mexican Revolution serving as a protestor, demonstrator, and soldier.
-A baby emphasizes the internal suffering of the innocent victims of the Revolution
-He spent many years in jail (Lecumberri Prison) for his
actions and this influenced his art greatly.
David Alfaro Siquerios
-born José de Jesús Alfaro Siqueiros
-born on December 29, 1896, in Mexico City
-Spent time in prison because of Communist activity
By Alexandra and Nathan
-his grandfather, named "Siete Filos" (seven
knife-edges) took him in when his mother
died at age 4.
-Siquerios often painted the sufferings of prison life.
-Admitted to the San Carlos Academy at age 15
-Classical art, Italian Renaissance art, and Italian Futurism greatly influenced his art.