Mexican Art and Artists

After the Mexican Revolution Mexican artists began incorporating political, historical, and folk themes in their great murals, sculptures and artistic works. Artists of note include Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo, Ruben Tamayo and Miguel Covarrubias.

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Mexican Literature

Notable Mexican Authors and Poets include Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Carlos Fuentes, Jose Vasconcelos C., Nobel prize-winner Octavio Paz, Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, Juan Rulfo, José Joaquin Fernandez de Lizardi, Mariano Azuela, and Elena Garro.

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Ex-Hacienda de Cortés

The 16th C. Hacienda of San Antonio Atlacomulco, now called the Ex-Hacienda de Cortés, was one of the most important sugar mills of the colonial era.

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Ruta 2010

Ruta 2010: What is it and what it means. A celebration of the anniversaries of two of Mexico’s important moments in history, the Independence and the Mexican Revolution.

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Tepoztlan Church and Convent

Tepoztlan’s 16th century Dominican Church is located near the market in the center of town. Note the novel decoration with beans and seeds of the gated entrance to the church yard leading from the market area.

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