This course is an
in-depth look at the period known as the “Mexican Renaissance,” when numerous
artists and intellectuals responded to the goals,
proposals, and failures of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). It will provide
an overview of Mexican muralism and will also consider its legacies, both
within Mexico and abroad. We will also discuss how muralism has been used
locally, including in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago and in the upcoming
community mural in Mount Vernon. Students will engage in conversations on key
issues such as class, race, gender, sexuality, modernization, and cultural
nationalism in post-Revolutionary Mexican society. The course combines short
lectures with an emphasis on readings, group activities, discussions, and field
trips.
- Teacher: Mya Dosch