Diego Rivera (Hispanics of Achievement) [Library Binding]

James D. Cockcroft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1992 | ISBN-10: 0613012615 | ISBN-13: 978-0613012614

Examines the life and times of the noted Mexican muralist, discussing his art and politics.

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Grade 6-9-- The career of the great Mexican muralist was full of political controversy, sexual scandal , and artistic rivalry. His art, like his career, was larger than life, expressed in giant murals crowded with people, exploding with color and energy. Cockcroft packs into this brief book numerous details of the artist's tempestuous life, his three wives, descriptions of his major works, and a running commentary on the great events of 20th-century history that Rivera witnessed. There is a lot of information for reports, but so much detail that readers unfamiliar with the political background or ignorant about modern art will find it a daunting project to sort out the pivotal events of the man's life or to appreciate his reputation as a painter for the masses. The book has a center insert with just six full-color paintings; throughout there are black-and-white photos and reproductions. The text refers to many more works of art than are actually shown. Jim Hargrove's Diego Rivera (Childrens, 1990) is shorter and contains even fewer pictures of the famous murals, but is more readable for young researchers. --Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Topeka Bindery (May 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613012615
• ISBN-13: 978-0613012614
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,031,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book, October 22, 1999

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Susan Mitchell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diego Rivera (Hispanics)(Oop) (Hispanics of Achievement) (Library Binding)

This is a fantastic book for young people interested in Diego Rivera, art history, politics and/or hispanic culture. I like that this book tells the story of the man, and how all the interconnected parts of this person add up to an extraordinary life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hispanics of Achievement..., June 21, 2002

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Suzanne Bowen (Pensacola, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diego Rivera (Paperback)

In the center of the book are copies of Diego's paintings: Calle de Pueblo, Workers' Meeting, Zapata Buried, and more. Describes colorfully Rivera's relationship with Frida Kahlo and the ways that Rivera mixed art with politics. The Medallion Edition is really attractive.