frida and diego go to oaxaca
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Frida and Diego go to Oaxaca. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were 20 th century artists who created art works about the people of Mexico. In Oaxaca you can see the art and architecture of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs, native peoples whose traditions and customs are still practiced today. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Frida and Diego go to Oaxaca
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were 20th century artists who created art works
about the people of Mexico
In Oaxaca you can see the art and architecture of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs, native peoples whose traditions and customs are still practiced today
Monte Alban is an ancient city atop a mountain in Oaxaca
Clay sculptures and pottery found at archeological sites in Oaxaca
Dog shaped vessel Tiny clay figures
After Cortez and the native peoples defeated the Aztecs, the Spanish introduced Christianity to Mexico
Oaxacan crafts inspired by Spanish traditionsMilagros and clay angel
Oaxacan folk art blends the past and the present
Many Mexican women wear clothing from their region of Oaxaca
A craftswoman in the market wearing traditional clothing
Hanging out with some
friendsbefore the
parade
When you visit Oaxaca you will experience the rich art and culture of the people who lived there long ago and their descendants who keep Oaxacan art and traditions alive todayAsta Pronto!
Reproductions
• Mark Harden’s Artchive• http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm
• Paintings• Kahlo, Frida: Self Portrait with a Monkey (1938)• Rivera, Diego: The Flower Carrier (1935)