José Clemente Orozco developed a monumental mural language marked by tragic history, political ambiguity and fierce expression. Unlike Rivera’s more programmatic narratives, Orozco often emphasized violence, fanaticism and the destructive cycles of power.
Mural; painting; drawing; printmaking
Major Works
- Prometheus
- The Epic of American Civilization
- The Trench
- Cortés and Malinche
- The Man of Fire
- Dive Bomber and Tank
- Zapatistas
- Gods of the Modern World
- The Franciscan and the Indian
- Omniscience
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
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