What is the current art movement?

What kind of art movement was Diego Rivera?

• What kind of art or art movement was Diego Rivera involved in? What was he trying to accomplish with his art?

• Answer:

  He was involved on mexican muralism movement. Mexican muralism is a Mexican art movement that took place primarily in the 1930s. The movement stands out historically because of its political undertones, the majority of which are of a Marxist nature, or related to a social and political situation of post-revolutionary Mexico. Between the Spanish conquest and the early Twentieth century, Mexican fine arts were largely in imitation of European traditions. After the Mexican Revolution, a new generation of Mexican artists led a vibrant national movement that incorporated political, historic, and folk themes in their work. The painters Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros became world famous for their grand murals, often displaying clear social messages. Rufino Tamayo and Frida Kahlo produced more personal works with abstract elements. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Muralism http://www.mexicanmuralschool.com/muralists/muralists.htm http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/museum/media/press-kit/contretas/contreras-media-kit-mural-tradition.pdf Loving greetings.