Subject of Latin American Art ( ART105)

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The following three videos feature an important mural project by Siquerios, America Tropical, located here in LA at Olvera Street.

• The Return of America Tropical:

https://youtu.be/4m8lhg6OBQg (Links to an external site.)

• David Alfaro Siqueiros’ Mural América Tropical: Historical Context and Project Overview:

https://youtu.be/injZoJKa41I (Links to an external site.)

• América Tropical through the Eyes of a Filmmaker:

https://youtu.be/Lj7zI_HCEfs (Links to an external site.)

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After viewing the three videos for this assignment you will, in your own words, answer the following questions. 

1. Why was America Tropical so controversial?
2. What imagery in the work gives you that idea?
3. Describe Siqueiros’ political views.
4. What are some of the issues in conserving works of art such as America Tropical?
5. Describe the conservation methods used by the Getty Research Institute to restore America Tropical.
6. What does it mean for Los Angeles to have such an important work of art?
7. Why is it important that it was restored?