Diego Rivera is the artist of the image above. Rivera thought that making art accessible to the general population was accomplished through creating murals on the walls of public structures. His murals primarily told tales about Mexican culture and made allusions to the 1910 revolution.
How did Diego Rivera paint his murals?
In order to create his murals, Rivera decided to fresco them, which means that he painted directly onto the wall or other surface where the mural would be seen. Rivera painted his paintings directly on the walls to prevent them from being taken down or stolen, possibly anticipating his own fame and power.
Right off the courtyard of the national palace, facing you as you up the steps is a sizable Rivera painting. A mural that wraps around the wall and depicts the history of Mexico was painted between 1929 and 1935. An eagle holding a serpent is prominently displayed, mirroring the main design of the Mexican flag.
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