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The Valley of Mexico Kayla Teague Realism Considered beginning of modern art Depicted life literally Contrasted with beauty ideals Early 20th Century and Late 19th Century Jos Mara Velasco 1840-1912

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The Valley of Mexico

Kayla Teague

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Realism

Considered beginning of modern

art

Depicted life literally
Contrasted with beauty ideals
Early 20th Century and Late 19th

Century

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José María Velasco

1840-1912
Mexican painter
Professor to many artists
Family was very interested in science
Painted “The Valley of Mexico” from

multiple viewpoints

Studied at Academy of San Carlos

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Examples

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Context

School was made in Mexico City

after gaining independence from Spain

Mainly taught Romantic and

Neoclassicist aesthetics

Professor Eugenio Landesio

emphasized “pure landscape”

Usually highlighted patriotism and

the country’s newfound freedom

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Function

To further establish

Mexico’s identity

Helped other countries

recognize Mexico as relevant

To combine various art

styles and techniques

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Skill/Technique

Expanded on

Landesio’s works

More depth and detail
Familiar with the setting
Explored older

Romantic idea of harmony between nature and man

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Medium & Location

1875
Oil on Canvas
137.5 cm by 226 cm
In Mexico City, the National

Museum of Art

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Content

Allusions to pre-Hispanic

symbols and contemporary elements as well

Personal references
Repeatedly illustrated: Valley

Mexico

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Form

Earthy tones
The landscape is the

main component

Very in depth depiction

especially compared to previous pieces

Front of the piece uses

richer colors

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Comparison

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Importance

Influential artist from one of first

art schools in Americas

Created significant and iconic

symbols for Mexico

Recognized throughout the world