America tropical

Duration: 30

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Indiana University AudioVisual Center

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Examines the struggle surrounding the mural, America Tropical, painted by Mexican political artist, David Alfaro Siqueiros in Los Angles in 1932. It shows a man crucified upon a double cross under the eagle of the United States currency. Relates that after its appearance, the U.S. government refused to renew Siqueiros' visa and within two years, the mural was covered with whitewash. Indicates that the mural has been restored and shows the delicate process involved. , Examines the struggle surrounding the mural America Tropical, painted by Mexican political artist David Alfaro Siqueiros in Los Angeles in 1932, which shows a man crucified upon a double cross under the eagle of the United States currency. relates that, after its appearance, the government refused to renew Siqueiros' visa and within two years the mural was covered with whitewash. Indicates that the mural has recently been restored and preserved and shows the delicate process involved.

Complete Record: Examines the struggle surrounding the mural, America Tropical, painted by Mexican political artist, David Alfaro Siqueiros in Los Angles in 1932. It shows a man crucified upon a double cross under the eagle of the United States currency. Relates that after its appearance, the U.S. government refused to renew Siqueiros' visa and within two years, the mural was covered with whitewash. Indicates that the mural has been restored and shows the delicate process involved. , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.