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Flower Day Painting by Diego Rivera
This painting shows a man with a large basket of flowers on his back. In front of him, facing him are two women. They seem to be saying a prayer. This art could represent the prosperity within Mexico at the time. (Rivera, 1925, p. 519) -
Diego Rivera sketching his Rockefeller Center mural
Diego Rivera is seen on some sort of scaffolding. He is reaching his arm towards the wall where he is painting his mural. The art piece itself shows a group of people facing towards the center of the canvas. They have serious expressions on their face, as if they are unimpressed by what they see. Not much information on this art piece is available because it was destroyed before completion. (Rivera, 1933, p. 505) -
Detroit Industry
Diego's mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts shows many people working in some sort of industrial factory. The place is crammed with workers, all working hard. In the background, people dressed formally can be seen watching the workers. This art piece could represent the industrial prowess of Detroit. (Rivera, 1933, p. 514) -
Man, Controller of the Universe
This art piece by Diego Rivera shows a man in the middle of the art piece. He seems to be controlling something. A cross of galaxies is behind him and he is in the middle. Many people are surrounding him, watching him. This might represent some kind of god controlling the universe, with many people depending on him. (Rivera, 1934, p. 494) -
Photo of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo
This photo shows Diego and Frida posing together. This photo was taken about a decade after the couple got married. (Kahlo Rivera, 1939, p. 509) -
Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird
This art piece was made by Frida Kahlo in 1940. It depicts Frida in some sort of jungle setting. Frida is in the middle of the canvas, wearing a necklace of thorns with a small replica of a hummingbird linked to it. The thorns are digging into her neck. Regardless, Frida maintains a serious expression. This art piece could represent Frida's many struggles in life, and how she stays silent about it. This is shown by her stern expression. (Kahlo, 1940, p. 502) -
Dream of a Sunday Afternoon
This art piece by Diego Rivera shows some sort of parade. Many unique people, some important figures from Mexican history are celebrating. This art piec eis located in Alameda Central Park. I think this art piece shows the history of Mexico and it's people. (Rivera, 1947, p. 526) -
Frida and Diego Get Married
In Diego's autobiography "Frida Becomes My Wife" it explains how the two got married. Not too long after they met, the two fell in love. Later on, in 1929, the two got married. The ceremony was held in the town hall of Coyoacán, Mexico. The two were married up until 1939, when they divorced. Soon after, they got back together and they were married until Frida's unfortunate death. (Rivera, 1960, p. 498) -
When Diego First Went to Frida's House
The Sunday after meeting Frida, Diego went to her house to further examine some of her artwork. As he approached Avenida Londres, 126, he heared whistling coming from above. He looked up to see Frida atop a high tree. She began climbing down and she began to usher him through the house. When Diego entered her room, he was astonished to see many colors and decorations. (Rivera, 1960, p. 497) -
Rivera's Biography on How He met Frida
Diego Rivera's autobiography "Frida Becomes My Wife" starts by explaining the time when they first met. It starts when Diego was working on a painting high up within the Ministry of Education building. He heard a girl shouting from below him asking him for judgement on some of her artwork. Later on, as the two introduced themselves, they got to know each other. (Rivera, 1960, p. 495)