Orozco
Siqueiros
Themes
Techniques
Rivera
100

What was Orozco known for?

Large scale works with intricate details and textures

100

How did Siqueiros utilize experimental materials?

By using industrial paint to create more texture

100

What main social issue was commented on by Mexican muralism?

The revolution

100

What was the main style in Mexican murals?

Fresco

100

What technique did Rivera use?

Buon Fresco

200
How did Orozco convey social comments in his art?

By using symbolic imagery and allegories 

200

What aspects of cubism was utilized in Sequeiros' artwork?

Dynamic composition with colors

200

How would Mexican muralism portray the people?

By portraying everyday life and traditions

200

What techniques was used to fix a painting to a wall via plaster or cement?

Marouflage

200

From what art style did Rivera borrow similar techniques and styles?

Cubism

300

What specific technique did Orozco use?

Fresh paint applied to wet lime plaster

300

What experimental methods did Siqueiros use?

Airbrushing and stenciling 

300

What cultural fusion did Mexican muralism emphasize?

European and indigenous cultures

300

Where would Mexican muralists paint? 

Permanent structures

300

What theme did Rivera defy?

Labor patterns

400

How did Orozco use lighting in Father Hidalgo?

By representing a call to action

400

What was a theme in Siqueiros' 'Portrait of the Bourgeoisie'.

Capitalism and industrial struggle

400

What political/social issue was highlighted in Mexican murals?

Labor rights, land ownership, and education

400

What are the variations of Fresco?

Buon fresco, Fresco Secco, Mezzo Fresco

400

Who was represented in a lot of Rivera's paintings 

His fifth wife Frida Khalo