José Maria Velasco: Great Art Explained

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Sometimes a Landscape painting is anything but a painting of a landscape.

This is a film about José María Velasco, an artist who specialised in incredibly detailed landscapes, and was once a household name - but now is practically unknown outside the country of his birth, Mexico.

When thinking about Mexican nationalism and cultural identity, figures like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera often take centre stage. Their iconic works have become synonymous with Mexican art. However, Velasco’s landscapes, particularly The Valley of Mexico, are often overlooked in these discussions.

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SUBTITLES
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CREDITS
Opening Animation and Title Sequence by Brian Adsit (instagram https://instagram.com/brian_vfx?utm_m... and Behance www.behance.com/badsit88)

Recording by Robert Lewis

VIDEOS
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MUSIC
Mexican National Anthem
Song: Bolero Ranchero Mexicano (No Copyright Sounds)
   • Bolero Ranchero Mexicano - Mexican Ma...  

BOOKS
Jose Maria Velasco: A View of Mexico by Dexter Dalwood, Daniel Sobrino Ralston, et al.
José María Velasco: Landscape Painter by Fausto Ramrez

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