Title: The History of Mexico (mural) - Wikipedia
Headings: The History of Mexico
(mural)

The History of Mexico (mural)
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The artist: Diego Rivera
Background for the mural
Description of the mural
North wall
West (main) wall
South wall
Interpretation
References

Content: Rivera, the artist, shows the struggle of the people in the revolution. The revolution, therefore, was a noble cause of poor people that successfully overthrew the rich, and returned the country to its rightful owners: the common people of Mexico. Rivera painted these murals because the Mexican government paid him to do it, but also because of his own radical political beliefs. The murals personalize Mexican history by showing the faces of men and women in battle, in suffering and in victory during the revolution. Despite the depictions of atrocities, it is a very hopeful message. The use of bright colors suggest hope and the beauty of the country and its people. In addition to promoting the Revolution, Rivera seems to emphasize the rich cultural heritage of Native Americans and the greatness of Mexican civilization before Spanish conquest. In the murals he tried to illustrate the true culture of Mexico: its bright colors, rich traditions, and old customs.