carlos Mérida

Carlos Merida was a Guatemalan-Mexican artist and muralist who was born on December 13, 1891 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He was the son of a prominent lawyer and his mother was a teacher. He began drawing at a young age and as a teenager, he moved to Mexico City to study at the Academy of San Carlos. As a young man he traveled to Europe, where he spent several years studying art in Paris, France. He was particularly interested in the work of Paul Cezanne and the Cubists.

After returning to Mexico in the 1920s, Merida became a member of the Mexican muralism movement. He was deeply influenced by the art and culture of the indigenous people of Mexico, and he incorporated elements of Mesoamerican art and symbolism into his work. He is known for his colorful and abstract style, which combines European abstraction with the traditional motifs of Mesoamerican art.

Throughout his career, Merida created many public murals and paintings. Some of his most notable works include the mural "The March of Humanity" and "The Four Parts of the World" both at the National Preparatory School in Mexico City.

Merida's work is considered an important part of Mexican modern art. His work was widely exhibited during his lifetime, and he was recognized with many awards and honors, including the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in Mexico. He died on December 24, 1984 in Mexico City.

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