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Gr 5–8—Rivera's life is presented through the lens of his art, making his love of Mexico and traditional Mexican art palpable and his search for his own artistic style an intriguing journey. The stunning illustrations include images of Rivera's murals, his "cartoon" drawings, reproductions of art that he found influential, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Susan Goldman Rubin’s well-researched, accessible narrative incorporates many quotes from Diego Rivera himself. About his enthusiasm for mural painting, for example, she writes: “Rivera wanted to create a new kind of art for and about his people. ‘The new art would not be [displayed in] a museum or gallery’ but in everyday places: ‘post offices, schools, theaters, railroad stations, public buildings.’” Readers will be interested in this idea of creating art and having it exist where everyone, not just a few w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More