Essay On Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera
The main reason I chose Diego Rivera is because I want to learn more culture from my country Mexico. In all the years I lived in Mexico I was never exposed to any art history. I didn’t know who Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were until I started taking Spanish in High School here in the United States. Diego Rivera is famous because of all the murals and frescos he painted through out his life. He was part of the muralist movement in Mexico, as well as the cubist era. I feel like this research has helped me to get to know more about my native country’s history. I will be analyzing Diego Rivera’s Epic of the Mexican People: History of Mexico, The Flower Vendor (Girl with Lilies), Portrait of Martin Luis Guzman, Dia de Los Muertos, …show more content…
This is one of the many murals Diego painted after returning to Mexico from Europe. In 1923, Rivera started a big series of 124 frescoes on the walls of Mexico’s Ministry of Education, 5he portrayed the labors of the Mexican people, their art and many of their popular festivals, including The Day of the Dead celebration. The painting focuses on the big skull band playing their guitars, as well as their dancing. Rivera painted the figures in a simplified, rounded, monumental style. 5He painted many of the different personalities that were present on this celebration, as well as capturing their excitement and the spirit of the event. The work is located on the Ministry of Eduaction, in Mexico City, Mexico. Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican national holiday. It takes place from November 1 to November 2, it is related with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2). 5The holiday is a time for family and friends to honor and pray for those who have died. I can completely relate to this piece of art because I have seen these celebrations personally, and as the years go by the celebrations don’t seem to change. My family celebrates it, and it has always been the same type of celebration since I can
The main reason I chose Diego Rivera is because I want to learn more culture from my country Mexico. In all the years I lived in Mexico I was never exposed to any art history. I didn’t know who Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were until I started taking Spanish in High School here in the United States. Diego Rivera is famous because of all the murals and frescos he painted through out his life. He was part of the muralist movement in Mexico, as well as the cubist era. I feel like this research has helped me to get to know more about my native country’s history. I will be analyzing Diego Rivera’s Epic of the Mexican People: History of Mexico, The Flower Vendor (Girl with Lilies), Portrait of Martin Luis Guzman, Dia de Los Muertos, …show more content…
This is one of the many murals Diego painted after returning to Mexico from Europe. In 1923, Rivera started a big series of 124 frescoes on the walls of Mexico’s Ministry of Education, 5he portrayed the labors of the Mexican people, their art and many of their popular festivals, including The Day of the Dead celebration. The painting focuses on the big skull band playing their guitars, as well as their dancing. Rivera painted the figures in a simplified, rounded, monumental style. 5He painted many of the different personalities that were present on this celebration, as well as capturing their excitement and the spirit of the event. The work is located on the Ministry of Eduaction, in Mexico City, Mexico. Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican national holiday. It takes place from November 1 to November 2, it is related with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2). 5The holiday is a time for family and friends to honor and pray for those who have died. I can completely relate to this piece of art because I have seen these celebrations personally, and as the years go by the celebrations don’t seem to change. My family celebrates it, and it has always been the same type of celebration since I can