• The Chicano Movement Subject: Art Movements

     

    Essays3 Art

Evaluation:
Published: 27.01.2005.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
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Extract

Art through different mediums has always helped to bring awareness and positive messages to the public. In the Chicano movement, many artists (who also helped to found the movement itself) came to the forefront of Chicano history by creating masterpieces and sharing political ideals, but were largely neglected by the mainstream consciousness. Activists like Cesar Chavez, who fought for labor rights, were also public figures fighting for equality. "Art, music, literature, theater, and other forms of expression have flourished. Spanish-language and bilingual media, including television and r…

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