Books
Diego Rivera: An Artist for the People
- Item Number
- 658
- Estimated Value
- 25 USD
- Sold
- 8 USD to Smryan54
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Diego Rivera offers young readers unique insight into the life and artwork of the famous Mexican painter and muralist. The book follows Rivera's career, looking at his influences and tracing the evolution of his style. His work often called attention to the culture and struggles of the Mexican working class. Believing that art should be for the people, he created public murals in both the United States and Mexico, examples of which are included. The book contains a list of museums where you can see Rivera's art, a historical note, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Abrams Books for Young Readers
"With engaging prose that is beautifully illustrated with Diego Rivera’s paintings and murals, this spacious volume introduces the great Mexican artist to young people. Accompanied by crisply reproduced color images of both the bright, minutely detailed murals as well as archival photos of the artist at work, the accessible account discusses how Diego constructed his art..."
--Booklist
Item Special Note
Winning bidder may pick up the item on Wednesday, May 7, from 12-2 p.m. or Thursday, May 8, from 3-5 p.m. in the Sun Valley School Multi-Purpose Room, 75 Happy Lane, San Rafael. Any mailing or delivery charges are the responsibility of the winning bidder.
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