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Emigdio Vasquez
American painter (–)
Emigdio Vasquez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emigdio Chavez-Vasquez ()May 29, Jerome, Arizona, United States |
| Died | August 9, () (aged&#;75) Newport Beach, California, United States |
| Other&#;names | "Godfather of Hispanic artists" |
| Education | Santa Ana College, California State University, Fullerton |
| Occupation(s) | Fine Artist, Muralist, Teacher |
| Style | Social Realism |
Emigdio Vasquez (–) was a Chicano-American artist, social realist muralist and educator, known as the "Godfather of Hispanic artists".[1] Most of his murals depict Chicano and Latin American history and feature a photorealistic style.[2]
Early life and education
Emigdio Vasquez was born on May 25, , in Jerome, Arizona.[3] His father worked for Phelps-Dodge Copper mines; and in the early s his family moved to Orange, California.[citation needed] His interest in art was evident as early as grade school where he would replicate