Mexican American Art Since 1848 (MAAS1848)

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  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 Life 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Chumash Indians  History  Hunting And Gathering Societies  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mexican American Art  Missionaries  Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  Missions  Narrative Art  Cattle  Barons (Noblemen)  Agriculture  California  Mexico 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Charlie Chaplin

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Charlie Chaplin 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject 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), 1847-1931 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Oranges  Horses  Indians Of North America  Battles  Mural Painting And Decoration  Orchards  Immigrants  Railroads  History  Employees  Narrative Art  Chinese  Symbolism  Agriculture  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Haciendas  Battles  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Sawmills  History  Weddings  Soldiers  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Gold Mines And Mining  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Haciendas  Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  Weddings  Narrative Art  Cattle  Barons (Noblemen)  Agriculture  California  Mexico 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Wash 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Bridges  Goddesses  Chichimecs  Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  Narrative Art  Cityscapes (Representations)  Pyramids  California  Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Shore 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Oranges  Mural Painting And Decoration  Bicycles  Orchards  Women--Suffrage  History  Employees  Narrative Art  Gearing  Symbolism  Agriculture  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Flags--Confederate States Of America  History  Segregation  Narrative Art  Covered Wagons  Symbolism  Gold Mines And Mining  California  Miners 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaide

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaide 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Haciendas  Battles  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Weddings  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Gold Mines And Mining  California  Mexico 

  contributor Calisphere 
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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 California 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Animals--Fossil  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  La Brea Pits (Calif.)  Mammoths  Migration, Internal  Narrative Art  Bering Land Bridge  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Shore 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Terminals (Transportation)  Mural Painting And Decoration  Bicycles  Cable Cars (Streetcars)  History  Narrative Art  Gearing  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California, Joaquin Murrieta

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California, Joaquin Murrieta 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Horses  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Legends  Murieta, Joaquin, D. 1853  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California  Pony Express 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject 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  Miners 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Harbor 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Missionaries  Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.)  Mural Painting And Decoration  Humor  History  Cities And Towns  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject 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  Miners 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival, Portolà

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival, Portolà 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Explorers  California  Portolá, Gaspar De 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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, Migration 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  La Brea Pits (Calif.)  Migration, Internal  Narrative Art  Bering Land Bridge  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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: Detail 

  description 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 Victoria 

  artist/creator Cruz, Manuel 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Prohibition  Deterioration  History  Violence  Narrative Art  Uncle Sam (Symbolic Character)  Devil  Laundries  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Missionaries  Mural Painting And Decoration  Lakes  Landscapes  History  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Missions  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indians

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indians 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Landscapes  History  Cornstalks  Pueblo Indians  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Agriculture  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Beauty Of Our People: Detail

  title Beauty Of Our People: Detail 

  description 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 Struggle 

  artist/creator Carrasco, Barbara  Valadez, John  Limon, Leo  Avila, Glenna Boltuch  Callejo, Carlos  Sakai, Rodney  Yepes, George 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Pride And Vanity  Symbolism  History  Narrative Art  Faces  Mexican Americans 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boys

  title Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boys 

  description 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 Struggle 

  artist/creator Carrasco, Barbara  Valadez, John  Limon, Leo  Avila, Glenna Boltuch  Callejo, Carlos  Sakai, Rodney  Yepes, George 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Pride And Vanity  Boys  History  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Mexican Americans 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Shore 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Fishes  Fishers  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California  Sailing Ships 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboys

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboys 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  World War, 1914-1918  Soldiers  Narrative Art  Kissing  Railroad Trains  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Spanish Land Baron

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Spanish Land Baron 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  Narrative Art  Cattle  Barons (Noblemen)  Agriculture  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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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 California 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Animals--Fossil  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  La Brea Pits (Calif.)  Mammoths  Migration, Internal  Narrative Art  Bering Land Bridge  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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; Immigrants 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Employees  Narrative Art  Immigrants  Symbolism  California  Flags 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Soldier 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mural Painting And Decoration  Soldiers--Wounds And Injuries  History  World War, 1914-1918  Narrative Art  Nurses  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Beauty Of Our People: Detail

  title Beauty Of Our People: Detail 

  description 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 Struggle 

  artist/creator Carrasco, Barbara  Valadez, John  Limon, Leo  Avila, Glenna Boltuch  Callejo, Carlos  Sakai, Rodney  Yepes, George 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Pride And Vanity  Symbolism  History  Narrative Art  Faces  Mexican Americans 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Hacienda

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Hacienda 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Haciendas  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Weddings  Narrative Art  Courtyards  Symbolism  California  Fountains 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide And 1868 Sojourners

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide And 1868 Sojourners 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Murieta, Joaquín  Railroads  History  Violence  Narrative Art  Immigrants  Symbolism  Gold Mines And Mining  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Spirits  Mural Painting And Decoration  Chumash Indians  History  Eagles  Animals  Visions  Hunting And Gathering Societies  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 I 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Automobiles  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Airplanes  Technological Innovations  Employees  World War, 1914-1918  Narrative Art  Medals  Immigrants  Symbolism  Horizon  Agriculture  California  Flags 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Beauty Of Our People: Detail

  title Beauty Of Our People: Detail 

  description 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 Struggle 

  artist/creator Carrasco, Barbara  Valadez, John  Limon, Leo  Avila, Glenna Boltuch  Callejo, Carlos  Sakai, Rodney  Yepes, George 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Pride And Vanity  History  Narrative Art  Reflections (Perceived Properties)  Faces  Mexican Americans 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners; Chinese Massacre Of 1871

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners; Chinese Massacre Of 1871 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mural Painting And Decoration  Massacres  Immigrants  History  Violence  Narrative Art  Chinese  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Flags--Mexico  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Soldiers  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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: Detail 

  description 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 Victoria 

  artist/creator Cruz, Manuel 

  subject Mexican American Art  Graffiti  Mural Painting And Decoration  Deterioration  History  Television Receivers  Violence  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California  Radio And Television Towers 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1868 Sojourners 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Immigrants  Railroads  History  Employees  Narrative Art  Chinese  Symbolism  Gold Mines And Mining  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mural Painting And Decoration  Chumash Indians  History  Animals  Visions  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Railroad 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Immigrants  Railroads  History  Employees  Narrative Art  Chinese  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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 Arrival 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Visions  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Explorers  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I Doughboys

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I Doughboys 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  World War, 1914-1918  Soldiers  Narrative Art  Kissing  Railroad Trains  California 

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  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 Feet 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Narrative Art  Symbolism  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Missionaries  Indians Of North America  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784  Symbolism  History  Narrative Art  Mules  Missions  California  Sailing Ships 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I Doughboys

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I Doughboys 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  World War, 1914-1918  Soldiers  Narrative Art  Wounds And Injuries  Kissing  California 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Indians Of North America  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784  Symbolism  History  Narrative Art  Cattle  Mules  Missions  California 

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  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. Hart 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject 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  Cowboys 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A Navtive American Holy Man

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A Navtive American Holy Man 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject 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  California 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Flags--Mexico  Mexican American Art  Missionaries  Mural Painting And Decoration  History  Soldiers  Missions  Narrative Art  Symbolism  Agriculture  California  Mexico 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject 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  Inventions 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Oranges  Horses  Pony Express  Indians Of North America  Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  Murieta, Joaquín, -1853  Narrative Art  Covered Wagons  Pioneers  Agriculture  California  Mexico 

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  Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Battle

  title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Battle 

  description 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 Francisca 

  subject Haciendas  Battles  Mexican American Art  Mural Painting And Decoration  Symbolism  History  Weddings  Narrative Art  Barons (Noblemen)  Gold Mines And Mining  California 

  contributor Calisphere 
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  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: Detail 

  description 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 Victoria 

  artist/creator Cruz, Manuel 

  subject 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  California 

  contributor Calisphere