Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera 1886-1957
"An artist is above all a human being, profoundly human to the core..." "I'm Diego and I paint what I see." ~ Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera was a Mexican painter who produced many colorful paintings and large-scale murals depicting everyday life in Mexico, often commemorating workers and peasants. Below you will find links to help you learn about this passionate man and his work.
Background Information Diego Rivera Great overview of the man and his work by Art teacher Wendy Campbell See related Mural Project below Diego Rivera on the Internet from Artcyclopedia Diego Rivera Web Museum Read a timeline of his life in Spanish and English and lots more The Diego Rivera Mural Project at City College in San Francisco American Masters - Diego Rivera Good, easily understood background information Rivera Works Selected paintings, murals, and more
Coloring Pages Retrato de Ignacio Sanchez Online Coloring Page Printable Coloring Page
Other Resources For a list of children's books to help you further explore this great artist, click here. The Murals of Diego Rivera Lesson from Crayola Creativity Central Memorable Murals Another lesson from Crayola Creativity Central Diego Rivera Web Lesson Suggested for grades 2 and 3, but could easily be used 2-5 Bishop School Mural Project under the direction of Art teacher Wendy Campbell Spanish Connections English-Spanish Picture Dictionary Colors in Spanish: A Book to Print Zoom School: Mexico Mexico for Kids Activities section includes a Rivera mural Back to Great Artists Back to Window to Our World

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