Frida Kahlo And Mexican Muralists 3.0 UNITS

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the artwork, life and politics of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and other muralists through a cultural, literary, political, and social approach. The course also provides skills to students to further develop their basic understanding on culture, religion, mestizaje, machismo, literature, geography, and ideas and customs of Mexican society during late 1800s through mid 1900s. In addition, students will be able to improve their writing and critical thinking skills. No previous knowledge of the subject is required. The course is taught in English.