Centro Cívico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
1. Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality Marker
Mural de la Nacionalidad Guatemalteca
Mural del artista guatemalteco Roberto González Goyri (1924 - 2007), es una obra que sintetiza la historia del país de forma inigualable. El mural está descrito de forma cronológica, inicia con una escena basada en el Popol Vuh, le sigue el llamado "paraíso precolombino" y la palma de una mano para describir los logros de la civilización maya. Aquí el mural se divide en dos: antes y después de la conquista, la influencia religiosa, la independencia y el destino del país simbolizado por la mujer portando a un niño en brazos. Fue elaborado con concreto fundido "in situ" en 1959.
Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality
The mural of the Guatemalan artist Roberto González Goyri (1924 - 2007), is a work of art that synthesizes the history of the country in a unique way. The mural narrates in a chronological order, starting with a scene based on the Popol Vuh, followed by the so-called "Pre-Columbian paradise" and the palm which describe the achievements of the Maya civilization. Then the mural is divided in two when the struggle of the conquest
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Erected by Municipalidad de Guatemala.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 14° 37.566′ N, 90° 30.886′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Centro Cívico. It is on 7a Avenida just north of Vía 1, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crédito Hipotecario Nacional (within shouting distance of this marker); 50th Anniversary of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan José Arévalo Bermejo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quetzal as Guatemala's Currency (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Guatemalan Peace Accords (about 120 meters away); Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (about
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
2. Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality Marker
The marker is just to the left of the person with the white shirt and black pants, with the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social, IGSS) headquarters to the right.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Municipal Headquarters of Guatemala City (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
3. "...starting with a scene based on the Popol Vuh"
The Popol Vuh is the Maya creation story.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
4. "...followed by the so-called "Pre-Columbian paradise""
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
5. "...the palm which describe the achievements of the Maya civilization"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
6. "Then the mural is divided in two when the struggle of the conquest takes place"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
7. "...portraying The Religious Influence..."
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
8. "...the Independence And The Destiny Of The Country Typified By The Woman Carrying A Child In Arms"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
9. Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality
A portion of the mural can be seen in this view to the west across 7a Avenida at the Guatemalan Social Security Institute building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
