Panel 6. Pre Columbian Golden Age - The Epic of American Civilization 1934

"Panel 6. Pre Columbian Golden Age - The Epic of American Civilization" is a 1934 mural by Mexican artist Jose Clemente Orozco. This panel depicts a scene of laborers working in the fields, with one figure prominently working with stone and another figure in a kneeling position. Orozco, a leading figure in the Mexican Muralist Movement, is known for his powerful and expressive style. His work often explored themes of social justice, labor, and Mexican history and culture. This particular mural, part of a larger series, celebrates the achievements of pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas. The stark contrasts of light and dark, the bold lines, and the dynamic composition of the figures are characteristic of Orozco’s artistic style.