Rafael Rios Rey and
Muralism in Puerto Rico
Prize awarded by AICA (UNESCO) for best art book of 2005.
Two instructional modules on the life and work of the Puerto Rican muralist
Rafael Ríos Rey (1911-1980).
Available below
One of the tools used by educators for years—even before computers—is known as an instructional module.
It is a great document for students to work on at their own pace and through which they can address a series of exercises designed for a specific topic. Its content is organized with a broad vision and mission of what is to be examined. Computers made it easier to prepare more sophisticated modules. Images and extensive descriptions are used for various topics or approaches to the same theme. Sometimes music is added.
In 2015, the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña (ICP) dedicated one of its major town festivals, known as La Campechada, to the prominent Puerto Rican muralist, Rafael Ríos Rey (Ponce, 1911-San Juan, 1980).
As part of the work related to the organization of La Campechada, the consulting services of university professor Néstor Murray-Irizarry and graphic artist Verónica Prats were contracted. One of the tasks assigned to Murray and Prats was to organize a project that would result in the creation of two instructional modules on the life and work of Ríos Rey. Professor Dr. Hilda Quintana joined the project as a volunteer consultant.
Thanks to ICP's authorization, presented here for the first time to the public are the two modules that were proudly prepared with much commitment and affection for the enrichment of our people and their national culture.
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