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Diego Rivera

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Diego Rivera , 1886-1957, Mexican mural painter, studied as a youth with Posada and other Mexican painters; husband of Frida Kahlo . The native sculpture of Mexico deeply impressed him. In Europe (1907-9, 1912-21) he worked in several countries and was influenced by the paintings of El Greco and Goya. He had close association with Cézanne and Picasso and with communistic Russians in exile. He became convinced that a new form of art should respond to "the new order of things?…?and that the logical place for this art?…?belonging to the populace,... Read more
Rivera, Diego
Diego Rivera Born: December 8, 1886 Guanajuato, Mexico...1957 Mexico City, Mexico Mexican painter Diego Rivera was one of Mexico's most famous painters...later his twin died. Diego's parents were Diego Rivera and Maria Barrientos de Rivera. His father... Read more
Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera Diego Rivera (1886-1957), Mexico's most famous painter, rebelled against the traditional...social, and critical ideas depicting the cultural evolution of Mexico. Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Guanajuato State, on Dec. 8, 1886. He studied... Read more

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THE ARTS: Diego Rivera; Art and Revolution; Cleveland Museum of Art Premieres Retrospective
; THE ARTS: Diego Rivera; Art and Revolution; Cleveland Museum...scope and appeal of legendary artist Diego Rivera (1886-1957). A national icon in Mexico...retrospective exhibition, entitled "Diego Rivera: Art and Revolution," shows nearly... Read more
Artist of the revolution: Diego Rivera's artwork reflected his ardent belief in communism and his rejection of God, tradition, and capitalism. Yet his American admirers included the Rockefellers.(HISTORY--PAST AND PERSPECTIVE)(Biography)
; Diego Rivera produced some of Mexico...well known to all, Rivera's work was promoted...ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diego Rivera was born in 1886...sponsorship for young Diego from the state of...scene. Initially, Rivera studied in Spain but... Read more
Aesthetics and politics shape Diego Rivera's art
; ...02-26-1999 Aesthetics and politics shape Diego Rivera's art Reviewed by FRAN HELLER Freelance Writer Populist Mexican artist Diego Rivera used his art as a political platform...fine retrospective exhibition "Diego Rivera: Art and Revolution" at the Cleveland... Read more
Mythic, overpowering genius of Mexican muralist: Diego Rivera show also reveals grand portraits.(Arts)(Art)
; It's fortunate that the Diego Rivera: The Master at His Easel...both tall and rotund, Rivera also had an enormous name: Diego Maria de la Concepcion...people just called him Diego. Mexico's greatest artist, Rivera learned much from Picasso... Read more
Rivera lands softly with San Diego
; Rivera Ron Rivera didn't know if he was going to get the San Diego Chargers' head coaching...While the move to San Diego could set back Rivera's bid to become a...hired in Dallas, Rivera was likely to join...It's expected in San Diego he could get a title... Read more
Work in progress It was a stunningly powerful portrait of a modern workforce. But for Marxist painter Diego Rivera, this lucrative commission was also the source of great controversy
; Diego Rivera considered the Detroit Industry Murals...of modern culture: the car. A new book, Diego Rivera: The Detroit Industry Murals, reproduces...seen by the public over 60 years ago. `Diego Rivera: The Detroit Industry Murals', also by... Read more
Diego Rivera and Tina Modotti: political allies and creative collaborators.(includes related information on suggested art class activities)
; ...Modotti was made by Mexican artist Diego Rivera in 1926. It is signed Para Tina...drawing skill. About the Artist: Diego Rivera Diego Rivera was born in Mexico in 1886...Collaboration Tina Modotti met Diego Rivera through mutual friends soon... Read more
Diego Rivera steps back out from Kahlo's long shadow
; ...Herald Tribune 12-27-2007 Diego Rivera steps back out from Kahlo...forget that at the height of Diego Rivera's fame, in the 1920s and...ended last week) and one in Rivera's birthplace, Guanajuato. "Diego was a deluge of work," said... Read more
Lies behind Frida's love; Salma Hayek (far right) plays Frida Kahlo in a major new Hollywood film about the Mexican artist's 25-year love affair with Diego Rivera. But Rivera's lifelong mistress now claims the relationship was a sham.
; ...artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is the tuff of legend...myth of Kahlo and Rivera as passionate, physical...without - each other. 'Diego was fond of Frida...between Kahlo and Rivera as artists. 'There...she says firmly. 'Diego was a master; Frida... Read more
Wednesday Book: Bring me the heart of Diego Rivera DREAMING WITH HIS EYES OPEN: A LIFE OF DIEGO RIVERA BY PATRICK MARNHAM, BLOOMSBURY, pounds 20
; ...appetites, the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera liked to think of himself...published a manifesto signed by Rivera with his fellow muralists...pride and universal art were Rivera's pretext for his denunciation...with a sense of humour cuts Rivera down to a size that even the...accompanied by ... Read more

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