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