UNAM: Murals & Revolution

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If you want to talk about the artistic dynamics of modern Mexico, the possible end of muralism, and the student revolts of 1968, you must visit this world heritage site: UNAM.

Highlights

  • We will get to know the murals of UNAM
  • Visit from outside the Estadio Universitario
  • UNESCO Heritage

Description

We will meet at the rectory building, right in front of the UNESCO commemorative plaque. From there we will go into the campus to analyze the murals of Siqueiros, O'Gorman, Chávez Morado and Eppens. Along the way we will also talk about the genesis of education in the country, the student revolts, and the value of the university in today's Mexico. Finally, we will head to the Estado Olímpico Universitario to see the mural 'La universidad, la familia y el deporte en México' by Diego Rivera.

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