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
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supposedly saved
tense in mood
variety of color
most popular
masters saw in reality
could not recover
outlines of buildings
linear perspective
painters from England
products painted
monuments of the city’s
master worked
constant companions
direct observations
easel paintings
joyful beauty
distinguished by its mannerism
inhuman tension.
henceforth become
most picturesque places
natural principle
introduction of an orange-red
makes several
beautiful and majestic
hands he held
uniquely individual
naming the artistic
social activity gradually
especially outstanding
aspiring artist
surpass in this respect
studios were located
thus emphasizing
creative response
figures are graceful
statue was created
where every wave
years of reaction
Mexican graphic until
remarkable monument
ambassador to Greece
picture telling
huge cycle of murals
technique of oil painting