Articles related to "Diego Rivera"



Monumental Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera's fresco masterpieces depicting the history and pride of Mexico have ensured his place in art history.
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Latino San Francisco
This article highlights the Hispanic influence on the city of San Francisco and describes the city's Latin history, sites, restaurants, and events.
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Art Fund Acquires Rare Prints for British Museum
A gift of rare prints by Mexican artists, including 'los tres grandes' - Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros - is to be shown at British Museum.
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Art Book Review – Mexican Muralists
Students of Mexican and Latin-American art will find beautiful reproductions and informative essays in this 1993 compendium.
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Artist Maria Izquierdo
Although not as well-known as Frida Kahlo, Maria Izquierdo's vividly unique paintings make her one of Mexico's premier 20th century artists.
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Coyoacán, a Must-See Mexico City Neighborhood
Step back into Mexico's colonial past in a neighborhood setting. Coyoacán's old-world charm transcends time with its Spanish-era mansions, cobblestone streets and plazas.
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Inspiration from Frida Kahlo
Some say Frida Kahlo was Mexico's greatest artist. She married Diego Rivera twice, and was reported to have had affairs with Trotsky and Noguchi.
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Lola Alvarez Bravo
The first female photojournalist in Mexico, Lola Alvarez Bravo bravely claimed her own voice and a place in the history of photography.
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Top Sights to See in Mexico City
A guide to Mexico City's top sights including palaces, churches, and museums in its historical center, Chapultepec Forest, colonial Coyoacán and San Ángel, and day-trips.
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Books About Art History For Kids
A summary of books for children that tell the stories of many famous artists. These books for kids about art are for toddlers to young adults.
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El Zócalo Square in Mexico City
The Zocalo square, or Plaza de la Constitution, in Mexico City is lined by the Cathedral, Templo Mayor Museum, Palacio Nacional, and government and commercial buildings.
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Elements of Design: Artist Example
This article lists artists whose work can be used in teaching specific Elements of Design.
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Historical Center of Mexico City
Top sights to see in the historical center (centro historico) of Mexico City include the Zócalo plaza, churches, museums, palaces, and murals by Rivera and Orozco.
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Lady Bird and LBJ
As the U.S.'s 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson was defined by his Hill Country background. His presidency, his legacy and that of Lady Bird's can be found in Austin.
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Mexico City's Hotel Oxford Is A Bargain
Hotel Oxford is a traveler's treasure tucked in the heart of Mexico City: cheap, as in inexpensive, safe and extremely well situated.
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Moctezuma – Aztec Ruler – Exhibition Preview
Exhibition explores the life of Moctezuma II, semi-mythical Aztec Emperor. He was regarded as a successful ruler, but was defeated by the Spanish invader Hernan Cortés.
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Nevada Museum of Art is Reno Show Place
Fine art, sculpture gardens, a gourmet cafe, films and art lectures, as well as classes for children make this Nevada's leading art museum and a Reno meeting place.
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Rufino Tamayo
Short biography of the painter, printmaker and sculptor Rufino Tamayo, known for his striking works and large collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts.
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The Art of Fine Dining Museum-Style
The perfect combination Food as art Art as food
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The Return of Barbara Kingsolver
The nine-year gap is over--Barbara Kingsolver has published another novel. The Lacuna was published on Nov. 3 by HarperCollins.
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Why Vintage Mexican Silver is Hot!
Forget the silver bling you see in the shops of Cancun. The most beautiful Mexican silver jewelry is vintage and stylishly modern. First of a Series.
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Things to do in Detroit
Ethnic food, amazing sports, and cultural variety can all be found, with a little guidance, in this once industrial powerhouse town.
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DIA Remains One of Detroit's Gems
The historic museum on Woodward Avenue offers a whole new experience for anybody who hasn't visited recently. See how the DIA is still the place you remember, and more.
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Films To Lift Artistic Depression
Artistic depression can overcome the best of artists. When one needs to reassess the importance of a life path, these films can help strengthen one's choice to create
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Frida Kahlo
A collection of intimate portraits from a variety of artists beautifully showcase the life of one of Mexico's most famous artists.
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Three Biographies of Women Artists
Biographies of female artists can be very inspiring. Arbus, Kahlo and O'Keefe's lives continue to fascinate and compel further acts of creation.
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Tucson Celebrates Ted deGrazia's Art
Ted deGrazia, celebrated Arizona artist, would have been 100 years old in 2009. His Gallery in the Sun in Tucson is a vacation destination in Arizona.
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Abstract-Expressionism
In the mid 20th century during and after WWII, America and other nations explored a new art freedom that gave rise to a new technique called "Abstract-Expressionism".
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Dachshunds of Celebrities, Artists, and Writers
Dachshunds have inspired artists, amused writers and hobnobbed in Hollywood thanks to their unique look, innate self-esteem and genial personality.
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Encaustic Art
Encaustic is an material that artists have been using since ancient times and is currently becoming a more popular mode of creating art again.
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John Philip Kemble by Sir Thomas Lawrence
John Philip Kemble was one of the finest English actors of the early 19th century. The NPG has acquired a portrait of Kemble by well-known portraitist Sir Thomas Lawrence
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José Clemente Orozco
The Mexican mural movement began after a ten-year revolution to overthrow the dictator Porfirio Diaz.
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Mexico Dreaming - Part Two
Part two of Billy Marshall Stoneking's poetic journey through Mexico.
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Seeing Mexico City From the Hotel Oxford
One of the Hotel Oxford's selling points is its central location. Here is an easy guide to seeing Mexico City from the Oxford:
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The "Why" of Modern Religious Art
From little-known "outsider artists" to Colin McCahon and Frieda Kahlo, painters and sculptors in the 20th and 21st century have redefined religious art.
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Jackson Pollock's Drip Paintings In Context
Jackson Pollock claimed that contemporary artists did not have to go to a subject-matter outside themselves for inspiration. What outside forces lay behind this claim?
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Jeanne Hébuterne
Short biography of the life of the young French artist and lover of painter Amedeo Modigliani.
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Moctezuma Aztec Ruler – Exhibition Overview
The BM's lastest blockbuster exhibition explores Moctezuma II, the blood-thirsty times of his rulership, Spanish invasion, and the mystery surrounding the Emperor's death
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The Evolution of Art In Puerto Vallarta
The twenty year history of art in Puerto Vallarta. From it's one gallery begining to over 30 galleries exhibiting various genres of world class art, Puerto Vallarta is a true artist Mecca.
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Top Five Museums to Visit in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina boasts numerous noteworthy museums housed in buildings of architectural interest.
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Frida Kahlo
Biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo
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