Mexican American Art Since 1848 (MAAS1848)

Search Results

• 

  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 
• 

  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 

  contributor Calisphere