MoLAA stands for Museum of Latin American Art. The goal of the museum is not just to display art, but rather to educate the viewer about the history of the Latin culture and experience. The curriculum we studied this semester will ensure that when I make my annual summer trip to Southern California to visit my in laws and stop by MoLAA I will understand the rich tradition and history of Latin American arts.
This curriculum has helped me realize that the Latin American culture has contributed to our modern society in every facet of life including art.
Fernando de Szyszlo is an 83 year old Peruvian artist who has spent the better part of his life trailblazing as a one of Latin Americans most influential abstract artist.
Among his work is one piece I thought was especially appropriate given the lessons of this class:
Cajamarca 1959 is one of a series of paintings composed by Szyszlo. It is based on the Battle of (or Massacre at) Cajamarca when a surprise attack was brought upon the Incan Royal Entourage by Conquistador Francisco Pizzaro in 1532.
http://www.museum.oas.org/permanent/images/new%20images/szyszlolarge.jpg
This curriculum has helped me realize that the Latin American culture has contributed to our modern society in every facet of life including art.
Fernando de Szyszlo is an 83 year old Peruvian artist who has spent the better part of his life trailblazing as a one of Latin Americans most influential abstract artist.
Among his work is one piece I thought was especially appropriate given the lessons of this class:
Cajamarca 1959 is one of a series of paintings composed by Szyszlo. It is based on the Battle of (or Massacre at) Cajamarca when a surprise attack was brought upon the Incan Royal Entourage by Conquistador Francisco Pizzaro in 1532.
http://www.museum.oas.org/permanent/images/new%20images/szyszlolarge.jpg
