Events

Upcoming

"A History of Muralism: From Pre-Historic Iconography to Modern-Day Muralism" by Hyla Lacefield and Yolanda Valenzuela

September 20,2018, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, room 2-10; meal provided

One-hour documentary "A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone," group discussion at the end

October 18, 2018, 12:00 - 2:00, room 6-101/102; meal provided

Field Trip to Precita Eyes Center for a Walking Tour of the murals in the Mission District of San Francisco

October 19, 2018, 10:00 - 2:30 pm; field trip forms must be filled out. (We are waiting to confirm funding for this field trip.)

Precita Eyes muralist’s presentation

(November date, time and location to be announced)

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Extra Credit Questions about Events

Lecture: “A History of Muralism: From Prehistoric Iconography to Modern-Day Muralism”

  1. What were some of the purposes behind ancient cave paintings?
  2. What were some of the uses of the ancient iconography of the Egyptians, Chinese, and Mesoamericans?
  3. What are similarities and differences in the purposes behind ancient iconography and behind modern-day muralism?
  4. Why have we been experiencing difficulty in fully interpreting the ancient iconography of the Egyptian, Chinese and Mesoamericans?  And do you think that our future descendents might experience a similar difficulty interpreting our current modern murals? Why do you think so?

 

Documentary and Discussion: “A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone”

  1. Why does Edythe Boone think it is important to teach others the art of muralism today?

  2. What purpose or goal were some of Edyth Boone’s students achieving by painting a mural?

  3.  

    How did the content of this documentary relate to social justice?

  4. Would you like to learn from a Precita Eyes muralist how to design and paint a mural on the Cañada College campus?  If you do, please write your full name and contact information.