AHIS 128 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Diego Rivera, Detroit Industry Murals, Mexican Art
Document Summary
Diego rivera, ministry of public education mural program. Revolting against porfirio diaz, ruled mexico from 1876-1911. From outside, was able to provide peace and order following a tumultuous period, but did it through social repression. Creates an extensive plan to use culture as a means of advancing the ideals of the revolution which include: glorify the revolution, celebrate mexico as a mestizo. Diego rivera, detroit industry, detroit institute of arts, 1932-33. Rivera had spent significant amount of time in europe, including during mexican. Returns and works to create a national art, and bring it to the populace. Becomes extremely famous, a rage for mexican art in america at this time, was an excellent self-promoter. December 1929: receives commission from us ambassador to mexico dwight d. Morrow to paint murals in cuernavaca as gift to mexican people. This enables rivera to travel to us to complete mural programs and participate in exhibitions. Complex relationship (foreign artist and communist during great depression)
