Book

An ethnography of New Yorican mural communication

University Microfilms InternationalAnn Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1992 • Pages:

By: Strong, Mary Clare.

Abstract
This is a detailed study of five outdoor murals painted by New Yoricans -- a term used by the author to refer to New York born and raised Puerto Ricans -- representing the history, problems, needs, and aspirations of one particular BARRIO in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Assuming that the murals constitute a visual system of communication, Strong suggests that the murals provide a '…visual-spatial metaphor for such aspects of culture as historic events of ethnic significance, contemporary social problems, and cultural goals and ideals' (p.1). After providing a conceptual framework for the anthropological study of art, the author continues with a sketch of the mural makers, then provides a description and analysis of the elements and symbols depicted in the murals, and concludes with a discussion of the community's reaction to the paintings.
Subjects
Art
Representative art
Ethnosociology
culture
Puerto Ricans (Mainland)
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1992
Field Date
ca. 1980 (p. 282)
Coverage Date
ca. 1980
Coverage Place
Lower East Side, Manhattan; New York, N.Y., United States
Notes
[by] Mary Clare Strong
The author's speculations on the significance of this research to future educational programs, and her recommendations for additional research will be found in Theoretical Orientation (121).
UM AAC8210561
Bibliography: p. 308-321
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Temple University, 1982
LCSH
Puerto Ricans--New York (N.Y.)