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Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Charlie Chaplin
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Charlie Chaplindescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The 1978 project continues where the first 1000 feet left off. From this point forward, Baca exerted more control over the design, which resulted in more stylistic unity and an evolving complexity in the transitions between the sections and linkages between historical incidents. As World War I reached into every aspect a American life, Charlie Chaplin, the famous silent movie comedian and a symbol of the common man, became involved in the national campaign. He is represented in the mural as a typical "dough boy" fighting in the trenches for the ideals in which he believes and for which the war was being fought. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decoration Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977 History World War, 1914-1918 Soldiers Narrative Art Bunkers (Fortification) Symbolism California Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931contributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison; Bridge Across The Tujunga Wash
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison; Bridge Across The Tujunga Washdescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) In this scene Thomas Edison’s Mexican‑American heritage is symbolized by the Chichimeca corn goddess who whispers the secrets of the ancient builders and inventors in his ear. Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Bridges Goddesses Chichimecs Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Narrative Art Cityscapes (Representations) Pyramids California Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931contributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison And William S. Hart
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison And William S. Hartdescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Edison’s Mexican‑American heritage is symbolized by the Chichimeca corn goddess who whispers the secrets of the ancient builders and inventors in his ear. In one hand he holds a light bulb which lights the world, in the other a movie camera symbolizing the modern communications industry. Hollywood is celebrated by the depiction of William S. Hart, star of the first cowboy movie ever made, "The Great Train Robbery." The scene shows the movie actors on the set and also in the camera viewer. The 1978 Project ends with a list of participating artists. Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Actors Goddesses Chichimecs Hart, William S. (William Surrey), 1864-1946 Inventions Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Light Bulbs Motion Picture Cameras Narrative Art Cityscapes (Representations) Pyramids California Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 Cowboyscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edisondescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Edison’s Mexican‑American heritage is symbolized by the Chichimeca corn goddess who whispers the secrets of the ancient builders and inventors in his ear. In one hand he holds a light bulb which lights the world, in the other a movie camera symbolizing the modern communications industry. Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Goddesses Chichimecs Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Light Bulbs Motion Picture Cameras Narrative Art Cityscapes (Representations) Pyramids California Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 Inventionscontributor Calisphere