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La Desnuda Rebelde Y El Bodegón Subversivo: Una Reinterpretación Del Arte De Olga Costa Y María Izquierdo, Carly Goodkin
La Desnuda Rebelde Y El Bodegón Subversivo: Una Reinterpretación Del Arte De Olga Costa Y María Izquierdo, Carly Goodkin
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This paper explores the art of Olga Costa and María Izquierdo. The history of the Mexican revolution is outlined and then presented again with a focus on women’s issues and involvement. Next is a discussion of national identity construction after the revolution, with attention paid to the role of the “Big Three,” muralists Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Siqueiros. While scholars often credit male artists for their involvement in this process, the contributions of female artists tend to be overlooked. Although the work of female artists is often portrayed as limited to their personal experiences, this thesis argues …