Artist Exploration and Analysis
Artist: Diego Rivera
Born: December 8th, 1886 in Guanajuato Mexico
Died: November 24, 1957 in Mexico City
What type of artist: He was a muralist.
Art Period(s): Modern Art
What stands out as the most important facts about the artist?
1. He was regarded as the most influential Mexican artist.
2. Rivera was among the leading members and founders of the Mexican muralism.
3. He was a socially committed artist.
What are some of this artist's most well known works?
1. The View of Toledo
2. Motherhood
3. Zapatista Landscape
What makes this person's art great?
His work is a complex allegorical composition combining Mexican Judeo-Christian, and Hellenic motifs.
Why did you choose this artist?
Hes one of our heroes in Mexico. Hes even on the 500 pesos bill.
Be an Art Critic:
The work of art I am critiquing is called The Flower Carrier
The artist's name is Diego Rivera
This is what I see when I look at the artwork. I see a man carrying flowers to sell them and with that money he gets he supports his family.
The one or two elements that stand out in this piece of work are: The colors of this piece of work are beautiful.
The mood for this artwork is kind of depressing because you see a man that can barely stand up with a huge basket of flowers on his back. But at the same time the mood can be pleased, because based on the art I can see a man trying to help his family out.
What message do you think the artist was trying to send with this work?
Sometimes you have to work hard to give the best to those around you. Everything is worth it if you do it for our loved ones.
I like this artwork because it shows that struggle may lead to success.
Artist: Diego Rivera
Born: December 8th, 1886 in Guanajuato Mexico
Died: November 24, 1957 in Mexico City
What type of artist: He was a muralist.
Art Period(s): Modern Art
What stands out as the most important facts about the artist?
1. He was regarded as the most influential Mexican artist.
2. Rivera was among the leading members and founders of the Mexican muralism.
3. He was a socially committed artist.
What are some of this artist's most well known works?
1. The View of Toledo
2. Motherhood
3. Zapatista Landscape
What makes this person's art great?
His work is a complex allegorical composition combining Mexican Judeo-Christian, and Hellenic motifs.
Why did you choose this artist?
Hes one of our heroes in Mexico. Hes even on the 500 pesos bill.
Be an Art Critic:
The work of art I am critiquing is called The Flower Carrier
The artist's name is Diego Rivera
This is what I see when I look at the artwork. I see a man carrying flowers to sell them and with that money he gets he supports his family.
The one or two elements that stand out in this piece of work are: The colors of this piece of work are beautiful.
The mood for this artwork is kind of depressing because you see a man that can barely stand up with a huge basket of flowers on his back. But at the same time the mood can be pleased, because based on the art I can see a man trying to help his family out.
What message do you think the artist was trying to send with this work?
Sometimes you have to work hard to give the best to those around you. Everything is worth it if you do it for our loved ones.
I like this artwork because it shows that struggle may lead to success.