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Mexican muralism is not just an artistic movement, but a cry painted on the walls. It emerged after the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), a time of great social and political change. The government, seeking to educate a largely illiterate population, commissioned artists to tell the history of Mexico, its struggles, and its heroes, in murals accessible to all.

Three figures stand out in this movement:
Diego Rivera, whose works depict indigenous history and class struggle.
José Clemente Orozco, more critical and expressionist, who explored violence and human tragedy.
David Alfaro Siqueiros, with a more political vision and innovative technique, sought to transform the viewer.

These artists turned walls into open books, where each brushstroke was a lesson in history, culture, and resistance. Their works were not in museums, but in schools, hospitals, and public buildings, demonstrating that art belongs to the people.

Muralism also inspired similar movements in other countries such as Chile, Argentina, and Nicaragua, and continues to influence street art today.
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• #Mexican Muralism
• #Diego Rivera
• #Art
• #Latin American Art
• #Visual History
• #Revolutionary Art