Book
An ethnography of New Yorican mural communication
University Microfilms International • Ann 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.
- 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.)