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History Of Medicine, Boyle Heights, 1989
title History Of Medicine, Boyle Heights, 1989description History of medicine, Boyle Heights, 1989. Francisco Bravo, M.D. Medical Magnet Senior High School, interior foyer, 1200 Cornwell Street (at Charlotte), Boyle Heights. Traditional healers as well as doctors are pictured. The mural is just inside the school's front door. Tile, 30' x 70', by Armando Campero, assisted by Aleta Campero. Sponsored by Los Angeles Board of Education. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 322, #87.contributor Calisphere -
East L.A. Ymca Mural, Boyle Heights, 1990
title East L.A. Ymca Mural, Boyle Heights, 1990description East L.A. YMCA mural, Boyle Heights, 1990. Weingart-East Los Angeles YMCA, interior, 2900 Whittier Boulevard (between Dacotah Street and Euclid Avenue), Boyle Heights. Athletes in motion. Acrylic, 6' x 15', by George Yepes. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 310, #65.contributor Calisphere -
The Living Temple, Boyle Heights, 1990
title The Living Temple, Boyle Heights, 1990description The living temple, Boyle Heights, 1990. Floral Drive just east of North Eastern Avenue. Illustrates the message that youth have a choice to make: either become creative and make a contribution or choose the destruction and self-destruction of drugs, alcohol and gangs. Acrylic, 11' x 14', by Paul Botello. Sponsored by Luis and Maria Gonzales. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 310, #68.contributor Calisphere -
Class Daydream, Boyle Heights, 1980
title Class Daydream, Boyle Heights, 1980description Class daydream, Boyle Heights, 1980. Murchison Street School, lunch pavilion, 1501 Murchison Street (between Norfolk and Alcazar Streets). A blending of education-themed imagery. Acrylic, 60' x 8', by Ernesto de la Loza. Sponsored by the Murchison Street School. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 303, #39.contributor Calisphere -
Life Flows At Aliso-Pico, Boyle Heights, 1983
title Life Flows At Aliso-Pico, Boyle Heights, 1983description Life flows at Aliso-Pico, Boyle Heights, 1983. Aliso-Pico Multipurpose Center, front exterior, 1505 East 1st Street (near Clarence), Boyle Heights. Shown are uses of this building, including services such as senior lunches, foot care, and mothers' nutrition. 4' x 60', by East Los Streetscapers (David Botello, Wayne Healy, George Yepes), assisted by Paul Botello and Ismael Cazarez. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 316, #66.artist/creator Botello, Paul Botello, David Dunitz, Robin J Cazarez, Ismael Healy, Wayne Yepes, Georgecontributor Calisphere -
A Mayan Warrior, Boyle Heights, 1990
title A Mayan Warrior, Boyle Heights, 1990description A Mayan warrior, untitled, Boyle Heights, 1990. El Mercado, exterior east side, Cheesbroughs Lane (at 1st Street), [Boyle Heights]. A Mayan warrior extending a worshipful gaze toward the sun. Mosaic tile, by Jose-Luis Gonzalez. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 324, #92.contributor Calisphere -
Tome Conciencia (Drink Awareness), Boyle Heights, 1987
title Tome Conciencia (Drink Awareness), Boyle Heights, 1987description Tome conciencia (Drink awareness), Boyle Heights, 1987. One Stop Immigration and Educational Center (formerly Julian Furniture), 3600 Whittier Boulevard (mural on Esperanza), [Boyle Heights]. A highly graphic montage in solidarity with workers, especially the undocumented. Images of Superman (Truth, Justice, and the American Way) recur, but he doesn't seem to be a match for the determination and militancy of farmworkers, illegal immigrants, and others who are struggling for a broader application of American justice. The title (upper left corner) is written in the same style as a Coca Cola advertisement. Paint on brick, by Taller de Grafica Monumental, Xochimilco, Mexico, D.F. (Norma Urenda, Isela Guerrero, Eduardo Juarez, Mauricio Gomez, Esther Cimet). -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 319, #76.artist/creator Juarez,Eduardo Gomez, Mauricio Urenda, Norma Guerrero, Isela Dunitz, Robin J Cimet, Esthercontributor Calisphere -
Overcoming Barriers, Long Beach, 1996
title Overcoming Barriers, Long Beach, 1996description "Overcoming barriers", Long Beach, 1996. 1800 Fashion Avenue and Parade streets, Long Beach. "It speaks visually of the needs and reasons people immigrate to the U.S.A. The United States, a nation founded by immigrants, has always been the promised land of hopes, dreams and opportunities. Many immigrants face barriers and negative stereotypes. “Overcoming Barriers” depicts ways immigrants break down barriers by their positive contributions to the economy, society and environment." Alex "Man One" Poli, artist. Sponsored by the S.Y.E.T.P. Mural Project. -- http://www.lataco.com/taco/overcoming-barriers-long-beach http://www.lamurals.org/Newsletters/0197Nwsltr/0197B.html.contributor Calisphere -
Las Tres Culturas, Boyle Heights, 1974 (Restored 1981 And 1986)
title Las Tres Culturas, Boyle Heights, 1974 (Restored 1981 And 1986)description Las tres culturas, Boyle Heights, 1974 (restored 1981 and 1986). Moe's Hardware store, exterior, 3044 Wabash Avenue (near Stone Street). Four portraits: a woman and three men, including a Mexican revolutionary. Acrylic on stucco, 14' x 9', by Rozelio Duarte (1974), Juan Navarro (1981), and Pastetez (1986). -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 289, #16.contributor Calisphere -
Read Between The Lines (Cuidense Amigos), East Los Angeles, 1975
title Read Between The Lines (Cuidense Amigos), East Los Angeles, 1975description Read between the lines (Cuidense Amigos), East Los Angeles, 1975. Sloan's Dry Cleaners, exterior, 4539 East Olympic Boulevard (mural on Ford Boulevard). A Chicano worker stands enslaved by modern technology while his family watches television, mesmerized by images of sex, violence, and patriotism. In the center, a young boy sits reading about Mexican history. Behind him the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl swoops down from the sun to encourage him. Acrylic on stucco, 10' x 20', by David Botello. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 291, #23.contributor Calisphere -
The Learning Tree, Los Angeles, 1975
title The Learning Tree, Los Angeles, 1975description The learning tree, Los Angeles, 1975. Plaza de la Raza, exterior facing parking lot, 3540 North Mission road (at Lincoln Park Avenue). Originally David Alfaro Siqueiros was commissioned by the officers of Plaza de la Raza to paint a mural, but he died before doing it. Flores was selected as his replacement. The mural is a tribute to the contributions made by Chicano working people -- campesinos, garment workers, welders, and retail clerks. Also present are portraits of some of the local leaders who have contributed to the community. Liquitex acrylic on wood, 504 square feet, by Alfredo Diaz Flores. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 291, #22.contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Ocean Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1976
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Ocean Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1976description The murals of Estrada Courts. Ocean fantasy, Los Angeles, 1976, 3280 Glenn Avenue. The centerpiece is an old sailing ship with billowing sails. The young teenage artists were comparing life to a treasure hunt. In acrylic on stucco, 32' x 24' by The Muralistics -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 294, #21 AJ. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Pastel-Hued Landscape, Los Angeles, 1975
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Pastel-Hued Landscape, Los Angeles, 1975description The murals of Estrada Courts. Pastel-hued landscape, untitled, Los Angeles, 1975, 3240 East Olympic Boulevard (walkway). In acrylic on stucco, 32' x 24' by Ernesto de la Loza -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 300, #28 AE. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Mountain With Road Zigzagging To The Top, Los Angeles, 1974
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Mountain With Road Zigzagging To The Top, Los Angeles, 1974description The murals of Estrada Courts. Mountain with road zigzagging to the top, Los Angeles, 1974, 3351 East Olympic Boulevard (facing parking lot). In acrylic on stucco, 32' x 24' by P. Rochas and Roger Provencio -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 299, #28 Y. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Portraits Of Abraham Lincoln And John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, 1973
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Portraits Of Abraham Lincoln And John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, 1973description The murals of Estrada Courts. Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, 1973, 3347 East Olympic Boulevard (walkway). Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy in front of an American flag. Between the two men is an eerie list of comparisons. In acrylic on stucco, 32' x 24' by Frank Lopez-- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 299, #28 W. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).subject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Mural Painting And Decoration Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 Street Art Flagscontributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. The United Union Farmworkers Union Theme, Los Angeles, 1977
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. The United Union Farmworkers Union Theme, Los Angeles, 1977description The murals of Estrada Courts. The United Union Farmworkers Union theme, Los Angeles, 1977, 3355 East Olympic Boulevard (facing parking lot). The theme is support for the United Farmworkers Union. In acrylic, 32' x 24' by Royal Chicano Air Force -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 299, #28 X. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Leopard Crouching In A Tree, Los Angeles, 1975
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Leopard Crouching In A Tree, Los Angeles, 1975description The murals of Estrada Courts. Leopard crouching in a tree, Los Angeles, 1975, 3281 East Olympic Boulevard (walkway). In acrylic on stucco, 32' x 24' by Indio and V. Cholo -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 298, #28 T. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. The Moon Reflecting Off Water, Los Angeles, 1976
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. The Moon Reflecting Off Water, Los Angeles, 1976description The murals of Estrada Courts. The moon reflecting off water, Los Angeles, 1976, 3207 East Olympic Boulevard (walkway). Landscape of the moon reflecting off water. 32' x 24' by the Muralistics -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 297, #28 P. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Outer Space, Los Angeles, 1977
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. Outer Space, Los Angeles, 1977description The murals of Estrada Courts. Outer space, Los Angeles, 1977, 3335 East Olympic Boulevard (walkway). In acrylic on stucco, 32' x 24' by Richard Haro -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 299, #28 V. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts at http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (viewed on Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
The Murals Of Estrada Courts. A Pride Of Lions, Los Angeles
title The Murals Of Estrada Courts. A Pride Of Lions, Los Angelesdescription The murals of Estrada Courts. A pride of lions, Los Angeles, [s.d.], 3231 East Olympic Boulevard (walkway). In acrylic on stucco, 32' x 24' by Charles Felix -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 298, #28 R. "The murals were produced by a number of Chicano artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Northern California between 1972 and 1978, during the height of the Chicano civil rights and art movements" -- Estrada Courts, http://www.heritagepreservation.org/RPM/archive.html (Dec. 2, 2012).contributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Isaac Artenstein climbing the scaffolding. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detaildescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Key people in the struggle of Mexico's freedom: Soldadera, woman soldier from the 1910 revolution, José María Morelos, and Ricardo Flores Magon. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flores Magón, Ricardo, 1873-1922 History Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians, Daily Life
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians, Daily Lifedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Christina Schlesinger, this detail focus on the daily life of the Chumash Indians as it might have been in 1000 A.D. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Chumash Indians History Hunting And Gathering Societies Narrative Art Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Barbara Carrasco Painting
title California Murals Off The Wall: Barbara Carrasco Paintingdescription Artist Barbara Carrasco paints while discussing composition and art censorship with Victor Ochoa and Guillermo Rosette. Footage also includes Sal Barajas painting. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Artartist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Rosette, Guillermo Studios (Work Spaces) Artists Censorship Documentary Films Conversation Barajas, Sal Women Artists Carrasco, Barbara, 1955-contributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Ruledescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this scene is dominated by the figure of a Spanish land baron, illustrating the "hacendados" who dominated early California. His serape is formed by the land and labor of the Indians which he has taken and used to build the hacienda toward which he looks and where an elegant wedding is taking place. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Missionaries Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Missions Narrative Art Cattle Barons (Noblemen) Agriculture California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled (Peacock)
title Estrada Courts: Untitled (Peacock)description Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintings Peacock with other animals around the edges of its fanned feathers.artist/creator Unknownsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Animals Low-Income Housing Peafowl Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
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: 1880 Frontier California
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier Californiadescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail shows the California land boom and the battles that ensued over land between the Native Americans and the White settlers. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Oranges Horses Indians Of North America Battles Mural Painting And Decoration Orchards Immigrants Railroads History Employees Narrative Art Chinese Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focuses on the battle between the Mexican army and the U.S. cavalry for the control of California and the beginning of the California Gold Rush at Sutters' Mill. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Battles Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Sawmills History Weddings Soldiers Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled
title Estrada Courts: Untitleddescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Mythology. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mythology Mural Painting And Decoration History Low-Income Housing Symbolism Pegasus (Greek Mythology) California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Organic Stimulus
title Estrada Courts: Organic Stimulusdescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintings The artist painted this pastel hued landscape without any pre-concept or drawing to go by. Mural was restored in 2012 by the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Restoration was assisted by Ian Robertson-Salt and the youth of Estrada Courts.artist/creator Loza, Ernesto De Lasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes History Volcanoes Mexico--Popocatépetl Low-Income Housing Mountainscontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: We Are Not A Minority
title Estrada Courts: We Are Not A Minoritydescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. In memoriam to the Guevrillero Heroico, el Doctor Che. Dia del Rebelde International XI aniversario Oct. 8th 1978 Paintings This tribute to Latin American revolutionary Che Guevara was painted in 1978 by artists from the Chicano Park struggle in San Diego. It was restored in 1995 by the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. The original artists were Mario Torero, Rocky, El Lion, and Zade. The restoration artists were Mario Torero and Carmen Kalo, assisted by Ernesto de la Loza.artist/creator Torero, Mariosubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Leaders (People) Portraits History Low-Income Housing Revolutionaries Guevara, Che, 1928-1967 Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail: Malcom X
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail: Malcom Xdescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Hunters
title Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Huntersdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Gazebo ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creationcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Ruledescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this scene is dominated by the figure of a Spanish land baron, illustrating the "hacendados" who dominated early California. His serape is formed by the land and labor of the Indians which he has taken and used to build the hacienda toward which he looks and where an elegant wedding is taking place. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Weddings Narrative Art Cattle Barons (Noblemen) Agriculture California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled (Lincoln And Kennedy)
title Estrada Courts: Untitled (Lincoln And Kennedy)description Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintings Portraits of United States presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy in front of an American flag. Between the two men is an outline of the United States Capitol Building and a list of comparisons between the two presidents.artist/creator Lopez, Franksubject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Portraits Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 Youth History Presidents Low-Income Housing Flags--United States Symbolismcontributor 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: 1880 Frontier California And 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California And 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shoredescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail shows a California orange grove, women reading a newspaper about the woman's suffrage revolution, and a man standing next to a high wheel bicycle. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Oranges Mural Painting And Decoration Bicycles Orchards Women--Suffrage History Employees Narrative Art Gearing Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focuses on a prospector panning for gold and on segregation. In the state capital at Monterey, ex‑Southerners passed laws-WHITES ONLY‑which did not allow people of Mexican, Black or Chinese descent to make claims. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flags--Confederate States Of America History Segregation Narrative Art Covered Wagons Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Minerscontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Mexican Revolution
title Mexican Revolutiondescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Ochoa, Victorsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 Scaffolding Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. A typical hacienda with an elegant wedding, the battle between the Mexican army and the U.S. cavalry for control of California, and the beginning of the California Gold Rush at Sutters' Mill. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Battles Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Weddings Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic California
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic Californiadescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. The initial segment, designed by Kristi Lucas, begins in 20,000 BC when the animals whose bones were found in the La Brea Tar Pits still wandered among the plants and trees native to the area. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Animals--Fossil Mural Painting And Decoration History La Brea Pits (Calif.) Mammoths Migration, Internal Narrative Art Bering Land Bridge Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shoredescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by American Indian artist Charlie Brown this section depicts the "Red Car," which provided an early energy efficient form of transportation. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Terminals (Transportation) Mural Painting And Decoration Bicycles Cable Cars (Streetcars) History Narrative Art Gearing Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Demonstrators
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Demonstratorsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Teaching Demonstrations Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Guadalupe, Our Lady Of Parks Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California, Joaquin Murrieta
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California, Joaquin Murrietadescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focuses on Joaquin Murieta, Robin Hood figure of the old west who fought for the oppressed. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Horses Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Legends Murieta, Joaquin, D. 1853 Narrative Art Symbolism California Pony Expresscontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Mexican Revolution
title Mexican Revolutiondescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Ochoa, Victorsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 Scaffolding Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermosubject Mural Painting And Decorationcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. The Gold Rush era as designed by Ulysses Jenkins provides a Black‑American perspective on this period. It begins with the discovery of gold at Sutters' Mill and the migration of Blacks, Mexicans and Indians as well as Whites by ship to California. Above the bay are portraits of Mifflin W. Gibbs, publisher of the first Black newspaper and Mary Ellen Pleasant, a civil rights activist who helped defend Blacks arraigned under the fugitive slave laws. The globe represents the world's desire for the riches of the 49ers. Beside it stands William A. Leidesdorff, pilot of the first steamboat to arrive in San Francisco Bay, who later became a vice consul to Mexico. . Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject African Americans Leidesdorff, William A. (William Alexander), 1810-1848 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar Symbolism History Migration, Internal Segregation Narrative Art Pleasant, Mary Ellen, 1814-1904 Gold Mines And Mining California Minerscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore; San Pedro Harbor
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore; San Pedro Harbordescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by American Indian artist Charlie Brown, "From the Mountains to the Shore" depicts the San Pedro Harbor where, until recently, there was a great abundance of flying fish. The typical shops and buildings of turn of the century Los Angeles are depicted in this lyrical segment. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Missionaries Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) Mural Painting And Decoration Humor History Cities And Towns Narrative Art Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Hunters
title Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Huntersdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Gazebo ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creationcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Aztec Warrior: Detail
title Chicano Park: Aztec Warrior: Detaildescription Aztec Warrior wearing the costume of the Eagle Order Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Adame, Felipesubject Aztec (Culture Or Style) Bridges California Chicano Park Eagles Helmets History Mexican American Art Mexico Mural Painting And Decoration Parks Shields Warriorscontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Chicano Pinto Union
title Chicano Park: Chicano Pinto Uniondescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) JUSTICIA PARA LAS PINTOS (justice for the inmates) Paintingsartist/creator Vargas, Tony Desubject Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Parks Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Mural
title Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Muraldescription Architecture and City Planning Chicano Park (San Diego, California); Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings The central gazebo called Kiosko was designed by architect Alfredo Larrin in a style reminiscent of Aztec and Mayan architecture and painted by muralists Vargas, Aguirre and Adame. The ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City.subject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creation Chicano Parkcontributor Calisphere -
Advancements Of Man
title Advancements Of Mandescription 2331 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue (formerly Brooklyn Avenue) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Paintings Self-portrait by Kahlo, Frida (Mexican painter, 1907-1954). Photograph by Cinewest, 1979 The positive and negative aspects of science and technology.subject Science Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Surgeons Technology Operating Rooms Jesus Christcontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Sun Bathers
title Estrada Courts: Sun Bathersdescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintingsartist/creator Hernandez, Gilsubject Siqueiros, David Alfaro Mexican American Art Hidalgo Y Costilla, Miguel, 1753-1811 Mural Painting And Decoration Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923 History Low-Income Housing Sun-Baths Symbolism Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Centro Cultural De La Raza Exterior Murals, Balboa Park
title California Murals Off The Wall: Centro Cultural De La Raza Exterior Murals, Balboa Parkdescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Panning shots of Balboa Park leading to the exterior of Centro Cultural de la Raza, as well as detailed shots of the mural Geronimo by Victor Ochoa. Footage of works just inside the center, focusing on three paintings including Lowrider Queen by Daniel Galvez and a painting of young love set against the backdrop of the mountains of Montana by Nieto Pello.artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Avalos, David Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes Documentary Films Viewers (Observers) Symbolismcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detaildescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Leaders (People) Portraits History Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993 Parks Revolutionaries Guevara, Che, 1928-1967 Symbolism California Mexico Olmecscontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Moratorium: The Black And White Mural: Detail
title Estrada Courts: Moratorium: The Black And White Mural: Detaildescription A monochromatic photo-realistic montage portraying the 1970 Chicano Moratorium, a local anti-Vietnam War protest that was attacked by the Sheriff's Department. Other imagery condemns police brutality in the barrio. In 1979 Herrón returned to paint (in color) himself embracing his wife (not shown in this detail). Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintingssubject Protests Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Low-Income Housing Faces Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. In the state capital at Monterey, ex‑Southerners passed laws-WHITES ONLY‑which did not allow people of Mexican, Black or Chinese descent to make claims. Biddy Mason, an ex‑slave from Georgia who fought extradition under the fugitive slave laws and who became wealthy, was known for her charity and was a founder of the African Methodist Church in Los Angeles. Joaquin Murieta, a legendary Mexican Robin Hood, fights for the oppressed: The landless who "squat" on the state; the "hanging tree" victims of prejudice; and the Indians who are slaughtered with the coming of the "Iron Horse". Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Murieta, Joaquín Railroads History Violence Segregation Mason, Biddy, 1818-1891 Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Minerscontributor Calisphere -
Chicanas/Escuelas
title Chicanas/Escuelasdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator López, Yolanda M.contributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detaildescription A human hand, left, and an agricultural tool, right, both grabbing onto either teeth of a gear or the rays of the sun. Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) La Tierra es de Quien La Trabaja Con Sus Propias Manos. 1879-1919 E. Zapata (The land belongs to he who works it with his own hands. 1879-1919 E. Zapata) Paintingssubject Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Strikes Parks Symbolism Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural: Detail
title East Los Angeles Mural: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Paintingsartist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival, Portolà
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival, Portolàdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Baca, this detail focuses on the Spanish explorer Portolà, who brought the first expedition from Mexico to L.A. in 1769. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Narrative Art Symbolism Explorers California Portolá, Gaspar Decontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Mural
title Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Muraldescription Architecture and City Planning Chicano Park (San Diego, California); Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings The central gazebo called Kiosko was designed by architect Alfredo Larrin in a style reminiscent of Aztec and Mayan architecture and painted by muralists Vargas, Aguirre and Adame. The ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City.subject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creationcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Portraits Of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Fida Kahlo
title Chicano Park: Portraits Of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Fida Kahlodescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Garcia, Rupertsubject Kahlo, Frida, 1907-1954 Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Portraits Artists Siqueiros, David Alfaro (Mexican Painter, 1896-1974) History Rivera, Diego (Mexican Painter, 1886-1957) Parks California Orozco, José Clemente (Mexican Muralist And Draftsman, 1883-1949)contributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Flames And Skeletons
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Flames And Skeletonsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Death Ramp-Freeway Junctions Fire Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Crosses Human Skeleton History Parks Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Rubén Salazar And Ortiz
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Rubén Salazar And Ortizdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Portraits History Parks California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic California, Migration
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic California, Migrationdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Kristi Lucas, this detail focuses on the arrival of people on the American continent coming from Asia, according to the Bering Strait land bridge theory. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History La Brea Pits (Calif.) Migration, Internal Narrative Art Bering Land Bridge Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
We The Razas Live In The Barrios But We Do Not Own The Barrios: Detail
title We The Razas Live In The Barrios But We Do Not Own The Barrios: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) East Los Angeles mural painted on the wall of a coin operated laundromat. Paintings Viva La Raza Unida, Hasta La Victoriaartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Prohibition Deterioration History Violence Narrative Art Uncle Sam (Symbolic Character) Devil Laundries Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Hand
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Handdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Artists And Paintings
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists And Paintingsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Footage of Victor Ochoa working on his project titled Busting Luz, closeups of José Montoya's painting titled Sacramento Hispanic Bureaucrats, closeups of another painting in the exhibit, and footage of Michael Schnorr working on his project titled When Food is Used as a Tool. Utensils Become Weapons. Isaac Artenstein can be heard in the background directing for documentary purposes. . .artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Mexican American Art Political Art Mural Painting And Decoration Studios (Work Spaces) Artists Documentary Films Schnorr, Michaelcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Ruledescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focus on a missionary opening his arms toward a mission, just after Mexico claims California. Mexico governed California until 1843, the sword and the Bible marching hand in hand. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Missionaries Mural Painting And Decoration Lakes Landscapes History Narrative Art Symbolism Missions Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Michael Schnorr and David Avalos. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Virgin Of Guadalupe: Detail Of Artist Painting Mural
title Virgin Of Guadalupe: Detail Of Artist Painting Muraldescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Torero, Mario Acevedosubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism--Religious Aspects Guadalupe, Our Lady Of Scaffoldingcontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural: Detail
title East Los Angeles Mural: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Protest of.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detaildescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Portraits History Parks Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Varrio Si. Yonkes No!
title Chicano Park: Varrio Si. Yonkes No!description Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Neighborhood Yes, Junkyards No! Imagery within the mural depicts the Coronado Bay Bridge and National Steel. In the foreground, residents protest with their placards, Mas Casas, Menos Yonkes, More Houses, Less Junkyards, and La Unidrad Es La Fuerza, Unity is Strength. Paintingssubject Protests Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Factories History Unity (Artistic Concept) Parks Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: In Memory Of Home Boy
title Estrada Courts: In Memory Of Home Boydescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Memorial for a victim of gang violence. Paintingsartist/creator Martinez, Danielsubject Roses Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Eagles Commemoratives Low-Income Housing Symbolism Jesus Christ Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail Of Edge Of Mural
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail Of Edge Of Muraldescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Worker holding a sign reading Unidad/Unity.subject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Coatlicue: Detail Of Serpents
title Chicano Park: Coatlicue: Detail Of Serpentsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingscontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: White American Domestic Life
title East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: White American Domestic Lifedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) One spot of chipping on the mural looks like the outline of the state of Texas. The word "Texas" was graffitied onto that spot. Paintingsartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Deterioration History Domestic Life Social Classes Laundry Symbolism Texas Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indians
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indiansdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this detail focuses on the Pueblo Indians who toil the land only to have it taken way from them. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes History Cornstalks Pueblo Indians Narrative Art Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail
title Beauty Of Our People: Detaildescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Mural designed by John Valadez, painted by Irma Ayala, Glenna B., Carlos Callejo, Barbara Carrasco, Daniel Cruz, Susan Fierro, Frank Gonzalez, Leo Limon, Frank Marin, Jose Marin, Manuel Martinez, Irma Medina, Jose Medina, Joe Rodriguez, and Rodney Sakai. The mural reads, "1978 Citywide murral Project/Public Art Center. This is the last mural sponsored by the city of Los Angeles." Mural was painted over in 1983 with another mural titled El Corrido de Boyle Heights by the East Los Streetscapers. Paintings The Beauty of our People is in our Culture, The Strength of our Culture lies within our Struggleartist/creator Carrasco, Barbara Valadez, John Limon, Leo Avila, Glenna Boltuch Callejo, Carlos Sakai, Rodney Yepes, Georgesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Pride And Vanity Symbolism History Narrative Art Faces Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boys
title Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boysdescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Mural designed by John Valadez, painted by Irma Ayala, Glenna B., Carlos Callejo, Barbara Carrasco, Daniel Cruz, Susan Fierro, Frank Gonzalez, Leo Limon, Frank Marin, Jose Marin, Manuel Martinez, Irma Medina, Jose Medina, Joe Rodriguez, and Rodney Sakai. The mural reads, "1978 Citywide mural Project/Public Art Center. This is the last mural sponsored by the city of Los Angeles." Mural was painted over in 1983 with another mural titled El Corrido de Boyle Heights by the East Los Streetscapers. Paintings The Beauty of our People is in our Culture, The Strength of our Culture Lies Within our Struggleartist/creator Carrasco, Barbara Valadez, John Limon, Leo Avila, Glenna Boltuch Callejo, Carlos Sakai, Rodney Yepes, Georgesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Pride And Vanity Boys History Narrative Art Symbolism Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of An Open Book With Inscription, Broken Chain And A Gun
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of An Open Book With Inscription, Broken Chain And A Gundescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) El pueblo y solo el pueblo, es la fuerza motriz que hace la historia mundial (The people and only the people, are the driving force that makes world history) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Firearms Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism Books History Parks Faces Chains California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shoredescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by American Indian artist Charlie Brown, "From the Mountains to the Shore" begins with San Pedro Harbor where, until recently, there was a great abundance of flying fish. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decoration History Fishes Fishers Narrative Art Symbolism California Sailing Shipscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboys
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboysdescription 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. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Take up the Sword of Justice The "doughboys" leave, kissing their wives and girlfriends goodbye. In the recruiting poster, woman appears in her mythic form as the symbol of Liberty. In reality, she works in the war industry replacing men in nontraditional jobs like welding, as well as contributing to the war effort through "women's jobs" like nursing. Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History World War, 1914-1918 Soldiers Narrative Art Kissing Railroad Trains Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Enclosed Garden At Base Of Mural
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Enclosed Garden At Base Of Muraldescription As an accompaniment to Death of a Farmworker an enclosed vegetable garden was built by the artists at the base of the mural. The sign mounted on the fence read: In memory of all the farm workers who have struggled for a better life - the artists. The garden and statue are no longer in situ. Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Agricultural Laborers History Strikes Vegetable Gardening Parks Symbolism Agriculture California Sculpturecontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: Mexican Domestic Life
title East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: Mexican Domestic Lifedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) One spot of chipping on the mural looks like the outline of the state of Texas. The word "Texas" was graffitied onto that spot. Paintingsartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Deterioration History Domestic Life Social Classes Laundry Symbolism Texas Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park
title Chicano Parkdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Photograph of Chicano Park for Marilyn Mulford and Mario Barrera for promotion of their documentary "Chicano Park". Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Spanish Land Baron
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Spanish Land Barondescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this detail zooms in on the Spanish land baron, illustrating the "hacendados" who dominated early California. His serape is formed by the land and labor of the Indians which he has taken and used to build the hacienda toward which he looks and where an elegant wedding is taking place. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Narrative Art Cattle Barons (Noblemen) Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Mural: Musicians Performing For A Group Of Women And Children: Detail
title Mural: Musicians Performing For A Group Of Women And Children: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Rivera, Diegocontributor Calisphere -
Woman With A Flag
title Woman With A Flagdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Singh, Arturocontributor Calisphere