December 8, 1886 – November 24,1957
Naci ό en Guanajuato, México Después de ser patrocinado por el gobernador de Veracruz, se trasladó a Madrid, España y luego a París, Francia. Continuó siguiendo su carrera al mudarse a Italia. Más tarde regresó a México en 1921.
Background Info El tenía un hermano llamado Carlos que se murió dos años d después de nacer. Él estudio el la academia de San Carlos de Artes.
Realismo combinado con emotionalism y cubism Pintaba murales
Mediums Used Cera medio Paredes usados de galerías y museos
Reason for fame His murals accurately depicted the Mexican revolution. Many attempted to recreate his work, but failed.
5 Interesting Facts Era un gemelo (twin) Casado famoso artista Frida Kahlo. Conoció Mother was Jewish and forced to be Catholic Married 3 times. Had a few mistresses
Works Diego Rivera’s depiction of Mexican slavery in the 18 and 1900’s Here Rivera depicts a normal Mexican gathering along with dance styles.
Detailed Description of Art “ Retrato de Ignacio Sanchez” Wanted to paint art that people of his country could recognize as their own. Realism Symbolizes struggles of the poor
Personal Opinion of Work I feel that Diego Rivera did a great job depicting the expression of the boy. His bare feet and torn clothes show the struggle people had in poverty.
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