In The Homeland, Aztlán/El Otro México by Gloria Anzaldúa she writes about “border culture” (41). Using both English and Spanish in her writing and inserting poems, songs and films she talks about the Mexican-American war and the aftermath. She writes about the creation of the borderland as Anzaldúa describes it “a vague and undetermined place created by the emotional residue of an unnatural boundary. It is in a constant state of transition. The prohibited and the forbidden are its inhabitants” (41).
Such as shown in her painting, “ Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the
She seems to be wearing all royal clothing while also looking downward in a prayer stance. Behind her, there seems to be sun shining as she is holding her stance. The imagery in of this painting holds more meaning towards the ancestors of the people who witnessed The Virgin of Guadalupe. The sun and moon were both gods at the time of Aztec civilization. They held so much power to that civilization which could be shown in this picture to mean that they are now subservient to the new priestess, which means they are under God.
Gloria Anzaldúa's personal experience growing up in the Rio Grande Valley was inspiration for Borderlands, which was published in 1987. In this highly acclaimed work, she explores the effects of the Mexican-American border on her self-identification as mixed race, Chicana, a woman, and a lesbian. Shunned from each of these groups, Anzaldúa creates a new mestiza identity which both allows for and encourages a synthesis of disparate elements of identity into a synergistic whole. A mestiza is a woman of mixed Caucasian, Hispanic, and Native American descent. This consciousness which encourages opposition and contradiction is made necessary by the conditions created by the geographical, political, and psychological border.
The second art piece “Border Park of Earthly Delights” is also about immigration although with a focus on how each side of the border looks like. One side of the border is seen as heaven while the other is portrayed as hell. Although it does not say which part is which, it is assumed that the heaven like
Woman of Mexico in the early 20 th century. Those flowers are special in Mexico. Flowers' name is Kalla Lily. I think Diego Rivera drew this painting to remind Mexico. There is a man behind the bundle.
The majority of younger Latin Americans mostly agreed that the image represented Mexicans in a derogatory light. Most agreed that the image depicts a lazy, unproductive person who just happens to resemble someone from Mexican descent. The large sombrero, the brightly colored sarape, the open toed sandals, and the hands folded upon the chest. The difference in opinions came from some older Latin Americans who paused a bit before answering, as if they studied the image and gave it some thought. Their response was for the majority was, it represents a working-class Mexican who has enjoyed a delicious meal and is relaxing after working.
Borderlands is a concept that does not have to be seen to be considered borders and can often be placed subconsciously by ourselves. These borderlands are unsettled and unclear and are consistently changing. The famous singer Rosita Fernández was born in Mexico but spent majority of her life in San Antonio performing music. Rosita was very popular in the San Antonio music scene and eventually was inducted into both the San Antonio music hall of fame and the Tejano Music Hall of Fame. Rosita’s induction into both of these halls demonstrates her diversity border including her Texan connection as well as her Mexican connection since she is considered half Mexican and half Texan.
Jack Morgan Mrs.Stall, Mr.Britton, MrJablonka Introduction to Humanities 25 April 2023 Advanced Warfare in WWI World War I still is one of the biggest wars in history. About nine million people died in this tragic war. It lasted just over four years from 1914 to 1918. Part of the reason this war was so big was because of the warfare used. World War I warfare was advanced for its time because of the successful technology, weapons, and strategies used.
Known for his defining role in the Mexican Mural Movement, Diego Rivera sought to create paintings that depicted the Mexican renaissance and socialist ideas of Mexican politics. After some time studying in Europe, Rivera was influenced by Italian renaissance artist Giotto to paint using fresco techniques (famsf.org). “Two Women and a Child” serves as an example of the theme he portrays in many of his paintings. While the fresco technique was predominantly used during the Italian renaissance, Rivera revitalized this ideal by including it in his painting of “Two Women and a Child”. Rivera’s use of techniques in Two Woman and a Child provide viewers with an understanding of the strength, pride, and perseverance Mexico had during the Mexican Renaissance.
In the Two Fridas, we see two different characteristics of the same person, eventhough they represent two different people. The Frida on the left illustrates herself in a traditional European dress with a cut exposing her broken heart. On the right side, Frida is in a Mexican attire dress with a full beating heart and is holding a picture of her now ex-husband Diego Rivera. Frida choice of colors for this painting are dark and creates a sense of yearning for someone.
Murals are one of the main forms of activism in Mexico at the moment which depicted the poor living conditions and farming industries. It embedded the Mexican’s struggles and rebellion against the oppression of the United States. Many of these artworks symbolize the Chicano’s reaffirmation to unify their land and people. Immigration, displacement, and working conditions are common themes in Chicano art. Many artists illustrated the unfair presence of Mexicans and immigrant workers in the United States, such as the human rights abuses of undocumented immigrants, and racial profiling of workers.
In Self-Portrait the images on both sides of the border can be understood as the ideological tools of national propaganda. Kahlo keeps the history alive as she portrays a true vision of Mexico. Frida celebrates the cross-cultural identity that Mexico embraced after the turmoil of the revolution - a heritage of, Indian, American, Spanish, and British to just name a few. Her paintings became a connecting thread of Mexico’s history as she did not neglect tying the time in which she lived to the Aztec past (pbs.org). Victor Zamaudio-Taylor, an art historian, states that she has become "a model for Mexican Americans and Hispanics in the United States because she nurtures a sense of who [we] are and of a long history and of continuities."
This painting was created in 1939 by Frida Kahlo. Kahlo created this painting shortly after her divorce with her then husband Diego Rivera. It is said that the painting is used to represent the different sole characteristics of Frida. One of the images represents the traditional Frida in Tehuana costume with a broken heart, the other is seen as an modern day independent Frida. The period of the artwork
She painted this to represent how much she thinks of Diego. He was always on her mind; that’s why he is painted on her forehead (The Art Story). The curvilinear lines extending from her face are supposed to symbolize a web. It’s the web she wishes she could trap Diego in (The Art Story). The costume she is wearing a traditional Mexican dress that Diego loved.
