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Frida and Diego go to Oaxaca. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were 20 th century artists who created art works about the people of Mexico. In Oaxaca you can see the art and architecture of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs, native peoples whose traditions and customs are still practiced today.
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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were 20th century artists who created art works about the people of Mexico
In Oaxaca you can see the art and architecture of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs, native peoples whose traditions and customs are still practiced today
Clay sculptures and pottery found at archeological sites in Oaxaca Dog shaped vessel Tiny clay figures
After Cortez and the native peoples defeated the Aztecs, the Spanish introduced Christianity to Mexico
Oaxacan crafts inspired by Spanish traditionsMilagros and clay angel
Many Mexican women wear clothing from their region of Oaxaca
When you visit Oaxaca you will experience the rich art and culture of the people who lived there long ago and their descendants who keep Oaxacan art and traditions alive today Asta Pronto!
References and Suggested Resources Diego Jonah Winter http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm
Reproductions • Mark Harden’s Artchive • http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm • Paintings • Kahlo, Frida: Self Portrait with a Monkey (1938) • Rivera, Diego: The Flower Carrier (1935)