he studied
Diego Rivera – the great Mexican painter
When the Great October Socialist Revolution took place in Russia, a revolutionary struggle was going on in Mexico for seven years. Armed peasants opposed the dictatorship of the rich and the priests, the landowners who seized fertile land, against the dominance of foreign capitalists. The war was unusually stubborn and cruel. The reactionary militia malice, American troops twice invaded Mexico. The bourgeoisie traitorously turned its weapons against the peasant detachments led by the popular leaders Francisco Villa and Emiliano Zapata. The rebels showed heroism and won great victories.
In February 1917, a constitution was adopted. Continue reading
uniquely individual
huge cycle of murals
henceforth become
surpass in this respect
beautiful and majestic
most picturesque places
master worked
painters from England
supposedly saved
inhuman tension.
introduction of an orange-red
technique of oil painting
aspiring artist
studios were located
thus emphasizing
distinguished by its mannerism
creative response
products painted
easel paintings
hands he held
could not recover
joyful beauty
makes several
remarkable monument
ambassador to Greece
Mexican graphic until
years of reaction
especially outstanding
tense in mood
outlines of buildings
variety of color
social activity gradually
masters saw in reality
linear perspective
figures are graceful
direct observations
statue was created
most popular
constant companions
natural principle
drew themes from these albums
monuments of the city’s
where every wave
picture telling
naming the artistic