History

Defining Art: Set 1

· How can we define “art”?

· Is there one definition that sums up the meaning of “art”

· When and where was the term, “art” first used?

· What does the term, “Fine Arts”, refer to ?

· How was the term, “Fine Arts” first used?

· What is an artist?

· What are contemporary explanations of what art and the artist are?

The Chicano Movement and the Treaty:

Set 2

· What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

· What terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo were violated, and how does this affect Chicanos/as?

· What role does Réies López Tijerina and La Alianza play in the Chicano Movement?

· What does the occupation of Catalina Island by the Brown Berets symbolize?

Set 3

· Who is Luis Valdez?

· What connection is there between the Teatro Campesino and the UFW?

· What is an acto?

· What is a Pastorela?

· What theatre groups/individuals were inspired by Luis Valdez and his teachings?

Set 4

· What is TENAZ?

· What ideology did TENAZ promote?

· What differences did the members of TENAZ have with Luis Valdez and the Teatro Campesino?

· What role did TENAZ play in the protesting of the U.S. bicentennial celebration in 1976?

· What caused TENAZ to dissolve?

· What is the connection between TENAZ and the presence of Chicanas/os in mainstream commercial entertainment?

Set 5

· What is Culture Clash?

· What is the focus of the group?

· What themes does Culture Clash work with?

Set 6

· Where is Chicano Park?

· Why did the founders of Chicano Park decide to establish such an artistic sight?

· Who are some of the founders of Chicano Park?

Set 4

· Who were Lalo Guerrero and Don Tosti, and how did they influence the Chicano rock scene?

· What is the connection between traditional Mexican music and Chicano rock?

· Who are some of the most prominent figures of Chicano rock?

· What makes Chicano rock different from other forms of American rock?

Set 5

· Why is it that Chicana/o authors tend to incorporate Chicano characters, bilingualism and other elements reflective of their heritage in the story lines of their literary works?

· What would be the difference in terms of overall cultural perspective between the works of authors, “Corky” Gonzáles and José Montoya, versus the writings of Richard Rodríguez?

Set 6

· Who is Jesús Salvador Treviño, and what is his contribution to Chicano filmmaking?

· Who are other Chicana/o filmmakers, and what projects have they been involved in?