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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. By 10,000 BC, as Indians migrated to the Americas, perhaps on a land bridge, the Chumash Indian peoples settled in this region. 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; Immigrants
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore; Immigrantsdescription 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 concluding 100 feet of first summer's work. It pays homage to the new wave of immigrants and their labor, important in the development of this region. Designed by Isabel Castro, the section begins with an image showing these new arrivals in a wave of flags which indicated their varied origins. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decoration History Employees Narrative Art Immigrants Symbolism California Flagscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Female Nurses Helping A Wounded Soldier
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Female Nurses Helping A Wounded Soldierdescription 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 Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California) Women in the war experience.artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decoration Soldiers--Wounds And Injuries History World War, 1914-1918 Narrative Art Nurses Symbolism Californiacontributor 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 -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: General View
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: General Viewdescription 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. The top of the mural depicts 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 Agricultural Laborers History Strikes Vegetable Gardening Parks Symbolism Agriculture California Sculpturecontributor 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, Hacienda
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Haciendadescription 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 hacienda, typical of New Spain. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Weddings Narrative Art Courtyards Symbolism California Fountainscontributor 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 -
Estrada Courts: Dreams Of Flight
title Estrada Courts: Dreams Of Flightdescription 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 this mural, Botello's first solo mural, the artist reveals some of his childhood fantasies about flying. Paintingsartist/creator Botello, Davidsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flight Boys History Dreams Eagles Low-Income Housing Animals, Mythical Fantasy Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworkerdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Contains a quote from Emiliano Zapata; translation: The land belongs to him who works it with his own hands. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Death Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide And 1868 Sojourners
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide And 1868 Sojournersdescription 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. California History: Prehistoric thru 1920s 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". 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 Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Murieta, Joaquín Railroads History Violence Narrative Art Immigrants Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californiansdescription 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 section provides an overview of Chumash Indians' practical and spiritual life as it might have been in 1000 A.D. A vision in which human and animal spirits mingle expresses the Chumash religious sentiments. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Spirits Mural Painting And Decoration Chumash Indians History Eagles Animals Visions Hunting And Gathering Societies Narrative Art Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore; World Ward I
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore; World Ward Idescription A collaborative project by Judy Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The Great Wall was initially a beautification project proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1974. Under the direction of Baca, the mural transformed into a bold illustration of the history of California from the state's prehistoric past to the struggles of its ethnic minorities for civil rights and equality. 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 concluding 100 feet of first first summer's work. It pays homage to the new wave of immigrants and their labor, important in the development of this region. The segment continues with the invention of the car and airplane, which shaped the development of 20th century California. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Automobiles Mural Painting And Decoration History Airplanes Technological Innovations Employees World War, 1914-1918 Narrative Art Medals Immigrants Symbolism Horizon Agriculture California Flagscontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Moratorium: The Black And White Mural
title Estrada Courts: Moratorium: The Black And White Muraldescription 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 (lower right corner). 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 Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism Herrón, Willie (American Muralist And Performance Artist, Born 1951) History Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Low-Income Housing Photorealist Self-Portraits Faces California Barrio calligraphycontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail
title Beauty Of Our People: Detaildescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Contemporary scene of Chicanos in Los Angeles. 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 History Narrative Art Reflections (Perceived Properties) Faces Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Chained Farmworkers Picking Lettuce
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Chained Farmworkers Picking Lettucedescription A seemingly peaceful scene of cultivation, however, upon closer look the harvesters are chained to boxes containing produce. 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 Agriculture Mural Painting And Decoration Agricultural Laborers History Strikes Parks Symbolism Chains Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworkerdescription 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 -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners; Chinese Massacre Of 1871
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners; Chinese Massacre Of 1871description 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 Chinese massacre of 1871, a racially motivated riot on October 24, 1871, when a mob of white men entered Los Angeles' Chinatown to attack, rob and murder Chinese residents of the city. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decoration Massacres Immigrants History Violence Narrative Art Chinese Symbolism Californiacontributor 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 focuses on soldiers raising the Mexican Flag, staking claim to 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 Flags--Mexico Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Soldiers Narrative Art Symbolism 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 -
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 -
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 Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Deterioration History Television Receivers Violence Narrative Art Symbolism California Radio And Television Towerscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail: Fruits And Vegetables
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail: Fruits And Vegetablesdescription 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 History Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojournersdescription 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. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Immigrants Railroads History Employees Narrative Art Chinese Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californiansdescription 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 section provides an overview of the Chumash Indians' practical and spiritual life as it might have been in 1000 A.D. A vision in which human and animal spirits mingle expresses the Chumash religious sentiments. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mural Painting And Decoration Chumash Indians History Animals Visions Narrative Art Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Names Of Mural Makers And Spac Artists
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Names Of Mural Makers And Spac Artistsdescription 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 first one thousand feet end with a list of artist who participated in making the mural in the summer of 1976. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decorationcontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Compilation Of Footage
title California Murals Off The Wall: Compilation Of Footagedescription 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) Edited footage of California Murals off the Wall muralists in action as well as footage of panelists from the opening reception and panel discussion. Footage begins with a view of Balboa park and the cultural center's exterior mural titled Geronimo by Victor Ochoa. Footage also shows various works including Lowrider Queen by Daniel Galvez, a portrait of young love by Nieto Pello, an untitled work by Montoy Manuel, Loteria Chicana by David Avalos, and Death of a Homeboy by East Los Streetscapers. Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Paintingsartist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor East Los Streetscapers [E.L.S] (Artist) Avalos, David Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Laguna, Juan Political Art Rosette, Guillermo Documentary Films Drescher, Tim Painting Schnorr, Michael Barajas, Sal Discussion Airbrushing Carrasco, Barbara, 1955- Montoya, Malaquias, 1938-contributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Tribute To Farmworkers
title Estrada Courts: Tribute To Farmworkersdescription 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 The United Farmworkers Union flag is shown being raised over cultivated fields by modern-day agricultural workers, a Spanish soldier from the era of the Conquest, and a pre-Columbian Native American.artist/creator Maya, Alexandro Csubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) History Employees Low-Income Housing Guadalupe, Our Lady Of Mexico Symbolism Agriculture California Flagscontributor Calisphere -
Dance Of The Eagles
title Dance Of The Eaglesdescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Paintings Two Aztec warriors, dressed in full regalia, clasp arms as they engage in a ritual dance with a mountainous landscape stretching behind them.artist/creator Loza, Ernesto De Lasubject Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Warriors Symbolism Dance Clothing and dresscontributor 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 -
Estrada Courts: Two Flags
title Estrada Courts: Two Flagsdescription A man holding flags and a baby while standing on an Olmec head. 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 Ramirez, Sonnysubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Skyscrapers History Eagles Low-Income Housing Mexico Symbolism California Flags Olmecscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: 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) Paintingssubject Death Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners: Chinese Laborers Working On The Transcontinental Railroad
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners: Chinese Laborers Working On The Transcontinental Railroaddescription 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 Gary Takamoto, the Chinese segment shows the workers on the transcontinental railroad, which was built largely by Chinese labor. The faces which appear in the smoke of the locomotive honor those who died in the course of this mammoth undertaking. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Immigrants Railroads History Employees Narrative Art Chinese Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians And 1522 Spanish Arrival
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians And 1522 Spanish Arrivaldescription 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 arrival of the Spanish explorer Portolà, who brought the first expedition from Mexico to L.A. in 1769, begins the third segment designed by Judith Baca. The figures in the clouds of smoke that rise from the Indian campfires represent the legendary Black Amazon Queen, Califia, whom Portolà expected to find and for whom California is named. The peaceful early history of the region ends with a white hand rising from the sea, symbol of the destruction of Native American life by white settlers. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mural Painting And Decoration History Visions Narrative Art Symbolism Explorers Californiacontributor 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 Judy Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. the Great Wall was initially a beautification project proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1974. Under the direction of Baca, the mural transformed into a bold illustration of the history of California from the state's prehistoric past to the struggles of its ethnic minorities for civil rights and equality. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Paintings 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 Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History World War, 1914-1918 Soldiers Narrative Art Kissing Railroad Trains Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Coors Beer Can
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Coors Beer Candescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chale con Coors (boycott Coors) 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. In 1966, Chicanos called for the boycott of Coors beer because of its racist hiring practices. In 1969, Coors was charged with racial discrimination. Coors was found guilty in 1970. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Mexican American Art Race Discrimination Mural Painting And Decoration Boycotts History Beer Parks Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Olmec Head And Female Revolutionary Fighters (Soldaderas)
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Olmec Head And Female Revolutionary Fighters (Soldaderas)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) 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 Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration History Parks Revolutionaries Symbolism California Mexico Olmecscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: General View Of The First 1,000 Feet
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: General View Of The First 1,000 Feetdescription 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. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Narrative Art Symbolism 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. David Avalos and Isaac Artenstein. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Striking Farmworkers
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Striking Farmworkersdescription 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 Death Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Employees Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrivaldescription 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. Father Junipero Serra arrives in California on a mule. Founder of missions throughout California, he is depicted with the San Fernando mission behind him. Within a year after the arrival of the Spaniard, a large percentage of the Native American population died of diseases that the White men brought. For this reason, the San Fernando Mission became known to the Indians as the "House of Death". Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Missionaries Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784 Symbolism History Narrative Art Mules Missions 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 Judy Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. the Great Wall was initially a beautification project proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1974. Under the direction of Baca, the mural transformed into a bold illustration of the history of California from the state's prehistoric past to the struggles of its ethnic minorities for civil rights and equality. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Paintings 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 Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History World War, 1914-1918 Soldiers Narrative Art Wounds And Injuries Kissing Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled
title Estrada Courts: Untitleddescription Based on an ancient stone relief from El Tajin, the ancient capital of a civilization near present-day Veracruz, Mexico. 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 Felix, Charlessubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Deterioration History Tajin Low-Income Housing Pre-Columbian (American) Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
O.G. Mural
title O.G. 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 Gonzalez, Octaviocontributor 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. David Avalos and Isaac Artenstein. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor 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 Photograph by Cinewest, 1979 The positive and negative aspects of science and technology.contributor Calisphere -
Rcaf
title Rcafdescription 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 Portrait of Posada after Rivera, Diego (Mexican painter, 1886-1957) The Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF) is an artistic collective based in Sacramento. Initially named the Rebel Chicano Art Front, the RCAF was founded in 1969 to express the goals of the Chicano civil rights and labor organizing movement of the United Farm Workers.artist/creator Royal Chicano Air Forcecontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Successful Lettuce Strike In California
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Successful Lettuce Strike In Californiadescription 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) In September 1979, after a strike and boycott, United Farm Workers wins its demands for a significant pay raise and other contract improvements from SunHarvest, the nation's largest lettuce producer. Paintingssubject Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Agricultural Laborers History Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Mexican History
title Mexican Historydescription 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, Victorcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrivaldescription 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. Father Junipero Serra arrives in California on a mule. Founder of missions throughout California, he is depicted with the San Fernando mission behind him. It is commonly believed that the founders of Los Angeles were Spanish. In fact, of the 22 adult members of the expedition that founded the city in 1781, only one was Spanish. The rest were Mulatto, Black, Mestizo or Indian, as they are in this representation. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784 Symbolism History Narrative Art Cattle Mules Missions Californiacontributor 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 -
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 figures in the struggle of Mexico's freedom. Paintingscontributor 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: Coatlicue: Detail: Coatlicue, The Aztec Goddess Of The Earth
title Chicano Park: Coatlicue: Detail: Coatlicue, The Aztec Goddess Of The Earthdescription 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 Aztec (Culture Or Style) Gods History Parks Symbolism Coatlicue (Aztec Deity) Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: La Familia
title Chicano Park: La Familiadescription 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 Montoya, Josesubject Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Family Parks Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A Navtive American Holy Man
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A Navtive American Holy Mandescription 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 focuses the Chumash Indian spiritual life 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 Spirits Hunters History Eagles Bow And Arrow Visions Hunting And Gathering Societies Narrative Art Symbolism Californiacontributor 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. Paintings Support for the United Farmworkers Union.artist/creator Royal Chicano Air Forcesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Unity (Artistic Concept) Low-Income Housing Guadalupe, Our Lady Of Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Skull Inside A Space Helmet
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Skull Inside A Space Helmetdescription 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 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Comets History Skull Flags--United States Parks Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Orale Raza (Raza, All Right!): Detail Of Man Raising His Arm
title Estrada Courts: Orale Raza (Raza, All Right!): Detail Of Man Raising His Armdescription 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 Frank Fierrosubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Low-Income Housing Symbolism Californiacontributor 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. 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 Flags--Mexico Mexican American Art Missionaries Mural Painting And Decoration History Soldiers Missions Narrative Art Symbolism Agriculture California Mexicocontributor 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 -
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. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Oranges Horses Pony Express Indians Of North America Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Murieta, Joaquín, -1853 Narrative Art Covered Wagons Pioneers Agriculture California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Battle
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Battledescription 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 Mexican land barons cheering for and assisting the Mexican Army against the US cavalry for control of California. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Battles Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Weddings Narrative Art Barons (Noblemen) Gold Mines And Mining 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 Moses (Biblical Leader) In The New Testament Devil Uncle Sam (Symbolic Character) Laundries Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Kiosko: General View Of Gazebo With Mural Artists Gathered Underneath
title Chicano Park: Kiosko: General View Of Gazebo With Mural Artists Gathered Underneathdescription 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 Adamesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) History Gazebos Mayas Pyramids Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Pride Of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, 1988
title Pride Of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, 1988description Pride of Mar Vista, 1988, Mar Vista Gardens Recreation, exterior, 11965 Allin Street (near Inglewood Boulevard). Reflecting the African American and Mexican American composition of this neighborhood, the mural draws upon ancient African American and Mexican traditions as well as imagery of contemporary family life. In acrylic, 30' x 30' by East Los Angeles Streetscapers (Wayne Healy and David Botello) with assistance from Daniel Fernandez, Ricardo Lopez, Omar Ross, Bert Juarez, Saul Marquez, Rudy Reyers, Peter Moc and Ronald Rivera. Sponsored by Social and Public Art Resource Center -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 179, #31.artist/creator Rivera, Ronald Ross, Omar Dunitz, Robin J Reyes, Rudy Juarez, Bert Marquez, Saul Social And Public Art Resource Center Botello, David Lopes, Ricardo Moc, Peter Healy, Wayne Fernandez, Danielsubject African Americans Street Art Mural Painting And Decoration Folklore Manners And Customs Mexican Americanscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
The Pride Of Our Heritage, Commerce, 1983
title The Pride Of Our Heritage, Commerce, 1983description The pride of our heritage, Commerce, 1983. TELACU Industrial Park, 5400 East Olympic Boulevard (at Goodrich Boulevard), [Commerce]. Using symbolism and a style that resembles stained glass, this mural covers the history of the Mexican American people from before the conquest of Mexico by Cortez to contemporary East Los Angeles. Ceramic tile, 37' x 23', designed by Frank Martinez, executed by Jose-Luis Gonzalez of Goez Studio. Sponsored by TELACU. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 316, #65.artist/creator Martinez, Frank Telacu (The East Los Angeles Community Union) Gonzalez, Jose-Luis Dunitz, Robin Jcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
El Mexicano-American Ayer, Ahora, Manana, East Los Angeles, 1968
title El Mexicano-American Ayer, Ahora, Manana, East Los Angeles, 1968description El Mexicano-American ayer, ahora, manana (The Mexican American yesterday, today, tomorrow), East Los Angeles, 1968. East Los Angeles Public Library, interior, 4801 East Third Street (at Fetterly Avenue). Two large muscular figures dominate the mural. While one struggles for identity and liberation from ignorance, the other extends open arms toward a future of education and knowledge. By Armando Campero. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 285, #3.subject Ethnicity East Los Angeles Public Library Street Art Mural Painting And Decoration Education Mexican Americanscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Getting To Know You, Compton, 1999
title Getting To Know You, Compton, 1999description Getting to know you, Compton, 1999. Sativa County Water District Office, 2015 East Hatchway Street, Compton. Images from African American and Mexican American culture. Acrylic, by Elliott Pinkney. -- http://www.lamurals.org/Newsletters/0100Newsltr/0100B.html http://photos.state.gov/galleries/slovakia/23188/muralsbhm/3.html.contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Chicano Time Trip, Public Mural, Los Angeles, 1977
title Chicano Time Trip, Public Mural, Los Angeles, 1977description Photograph of Chicano time trip, 1977, a modular public mural on stucco, by Los Dos Streetscapers (Wayne Healy and David Botello), painted on the side of a Crocker Bank (2601 N Broadway at Daly Blvd.), Los Angeles. The mural was sponsored by Citywide Mural Project and Crocker Bank. Some information taken from Pictures of murals in Los Angeles (http://rpmurals.home.att.net/).artist/creator Los Angeles As Subject East Los Streetscapers, Photographer Botello, David Los Dos Streetscapers Healy, Waynesubject Mural Painting And Decorationcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)