The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera
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The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera

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The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera

About this book

Bertram D. Wolfe's The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera offers an engrossing and intimate portrait of one of the 20th century's most influential and controversial artists. Renowned for his larger-than-life murals and his equally colorful personality, Diego Rivera's life was as dynamic and revolutionary as his art.Wolfe explores Rivera's artistic evolution, from his early years as a prodigious talent in Mexico to his formative studies in Europe, where he absorbed influences from the avant-garde movements of the time. The book chronicles his return to Mexico, where he became a leading figure in the Mexican Mural Movement, creating monumental works that celebrated the struggles and triumphs of the Mexican people. Rivera's art, infused with bold imagery and political conviction, reflected his deep commitment to socialism and his vision of art as a tool for social change.Beyond his artistic achievements, Wolfe delves into Rivera's tumultuous personal life, including his fiery relationship with fellow artist Frida Kahlo, his passionate political activism, and his interactions with prominent figures like Leon Trotsky and Pablo Picasso. Drawing on extensive research and personal acquaintance with Rivera, Wolfe paints a vivid picture of a man who was both a genius and a provocateur, leaving an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.Rich in detail and insight, The Fabulous Life of Diego Rivera is both a biography and a celebration of a complex artist whose work and life continue to inspire and provoke. This book is a must-read for art lovers, historians, and anyone fascinated by the interplay of creativity and revolution.

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Information

Publisher
Bonhopai Books
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781991341945
Edition
0
Topic
Art
Subtopic
Art General

Table of contents

  1. Title page
  2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  3. DEDICATION
  4. NOTES ON ILLUSTRATIONS
  5. INTRODUCTION
  6. 1. SILVER AND DREAMS
  7. 2. THE LITTLE ATHEIST
  8. 3. THE EDUCATION OF AN ARTIST
  9. 4. A COLONIAL IN EUROPE
  10. 5. THE FALL OF DON PORFIRIO
  11. 6. PAINTER’S PARIS
  12. 7. THE ISMS IN ART
  13. 8. HOW TO PRICE A PAINTING
  14. 9. PARIS IN WARTIME
  15. 10. QUEST FOR A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
  16. 11. THE WRETCHED AND EXUBERANT LAND
  17. 12. ANGELINA WAITS
  18. 13. A BYZANTINE DETOUR
  19. 14. A RED STAR RISES
  20. 15. WHEN ARTISTS FORM A UNION
  21. 16. ALL MEXICO ON A WALL
  22. 17. WILD BEAUTY
  23. 18. THE WAR ON DIEGO’S MONKEYS
  24. 19. JOURNEY TO THE HOLY LAND
  25. 20. THE COMMUNIST WAR ON RIVERA
  26. 21. DIEGO PICKS HIMSELF A COMRADE
  27. 22. A SCHOOL TO TURN OUT SUPERMEN
  28. 23. PALACES AND MILLIONAIRES
  29. 24. THE ART OF A CONTINENT
  30. 25. THE PAINTER AND THE MACHINE
  31. 26. THE BATTLE OF ROCKEFELLER CENTER
  32. 27. ALONE
  33. 28. PEACE WITH THE YANKEE
  34. 29. THE GOLDEN AGE
  35. 30. “GOD DOES NOT EXIST!”
  36. 31. RETURN TO THE BOSOM OF THE CHURCH
  37. 32. THE DEATH OF FRIDA KAHLO
  38. 33. BOTH MOSCOW AND ROME
  39. 34. DEATH COMES FOR THE PAINTER
  40. 35. NOTES FOR A FUTURE BIOGRAPHER
  41. SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY