1. Frida and Diego go to Oaxaca

2. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were 20 th century artists who created art works about the people of Mexico

3. In Oaxaca you can see the art and architecture of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs, native peoples whose traditions and customs are still practiced today

4. Monte Alban is an ancient city atop a mountain in Oaxaca

5. Clay sculptures and pottery found at archeological sites in Oaxaca Dog shaped vessel Tiny clay figures

6. After Cortez and the native peoples defeated the Aztecs, the Spanish introduced Christianity to Mexico

7. Oaxacan crafts inspired by Spanish traditions Milagros and clay angel

8. Oaxacan folk art blends the past and the present

9. Many Mexican women wear clothing from their region of Oaxaca

10. A craftswoman in the market wearing traditional clothing

11. Hanging out with some friends before the parade

12. 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!

13. References and Suggested Resources Diego Jonah Winter Jonah Winter http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm

14. 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)