Frida and Diego go to
Oaxaca
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were 20th
century artists who created art works
about the people of Mexico
In Oaxaca you can see the art and architecture of
the Zapotecs and Mixtecs, native peoples whose
traditions and customs are still practiced today
Monte Alban is an ancient city
atop a mountain in Oaxaca
Clay sculptures and pottery
found at archeological sites in Oaxaca
Dog shaped vessel
Tiny clay figures
After Cortez and the
native peoples defeated
the Aztecs, the Spanish
introduced Christianity
to Mexico
Oaxacan crafts inspired by Spanish traditions
Milagros and clay angel
Oaxacan folk art
blends the past
and the present
Many Mexican women wear clothing
from their region of Oaxaca
A craftswoman in the market wearing
traditional clothing
Hanging out
with some
friends
before the
parade
When you visit Oaxaca
you will experience
the rich art and
culture of the people
who lived there long
ago and their
descendants who keep
Oaxacan art and
traditions alive today
Asta Pronto!
References and Suggested Resources
Reproductions
• Mark Harden’s Artchive
• http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm
• Paintings
• Kahlo, Frida: Self Portrait with a Monkey (1938)
• Rivera, Diego: The Flower Carrier (1935)