Art & Art History ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 8-2022

Abstract

ABSTRACT

An examination of the lithographic prints of Constantino Escalante in the Mexican publication, La Orquesta, was undertaken for the years 1861 through 1868. Foremost among La Orquesta’s concerns and repeatedly appearing in Escalante’s work, is the importance of the Constitution of 1857 as the Liberal instrument for Mexico’s journey to become a sovereign, modern state. During a tumultuous period of 19th century Mexican history, Escalante and La Orquesta dealt with sustained threats and censorship, causing frequent and intermittent shutdowns. An early supporter of Benito Juárez, La Orquesta radically amended its positive view of Juárez following the unsuccessful attempts of his Administration in 1867 to dismantle and corrupt the Constitution of 1857, which for Escalante held the keys to a progressive and successful future, for Mexico.

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Art History

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

UNM Department of Art and Art History

First Committee Member (Chair)

Professor Hernandez-Duran

Second Committee Member

Professor Anderson-Riedel

Third Committee Member

Professor Lumpkin

Keywords

Escalante, La Orquesta, Lithographs

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