Directly after the reforms were put into motion Mexico’s culture flourished in the form of artistic expression and new resources and institutions came about. “Institutions such as the Department of Fine Arts were created, and investments were made in building rural schools and training teachers. At the same time, Obregón was the main promoter of Muralism, an artistic movement intended to show the people the achievements of the Mexican Revolution through large frescoes in public spaces”(Historia Mundum). This quote shows art and culture flourishing by talking about the muralism movement that celebrated the end of the revolution and the reforms that were made. This quote also talks about the resources and institutions when it mentions the Department of Fine Arts and the investments made into building rural schools. This spark in muralism was significant because it allowed Mexican culture to flourish through large public paintings.
The Mexican Revolution was seen as an amazing change for Mexico as a country, however, in recent years the government has not been living up to the social expectations set by the revolution in 1917. “For a long time, the Mexican Revolution was interpreted as a success of the people against Porfirian oppression. This vision, however, became nuanced as governments consolidated that did not fulfill all the social expectations arising from the 1917 Constitution. Thus, the Revolution ceased to be understood as a monolithic movement and was revealed as a plural and complex phenomenon. Within it, different groups—peasants, workers, regional elites, and intellectuals—promoted different projects for Mexico’s future”(Historia Mundum). Originally, the constitution was seen by most as a monumental success for the nation, yet in recent years it has failed to have been upheld and the social aspects and expectations have not been met.