

ET.ST. 002 Final Exam Questions
1. The Mexican mural movement of the 1920’s and 1930’s was the inspiration for
the Chicano artists of the 1960s & 1970’s. How did muralism shape the Chicano
Art movement, and how did it unify Chicano workers, students, intellectuals, and
writers?
2. Characterize the popular literature written by Chicanos prior to 1965. Describe
how the Chicano movement was important in the formation of an artistic
consciousness among Chicano writers.
3. Discuss what was unique about El Teatro Campesino’s actos, and the troupe’s
social role during the Chicano movement. What legacy did El Teatro Campesino
leave in terms of Chicano theater of the 1970’s and beyond? (i.e. Culture Clash)