Diego+Rivera

Diego Rivera, one of the most famous Mexican painters of the 20th century, was especially known for his murals. His colorful and creative depictions included important scenes and events that shaped Mexico's history, from pre-Hispanic civilizations and the Spanish conquest, up through the struggles of farmers and laborers of the modern Mexico of his time. Rivera died in 1957, after a long and successful career that lasted nearly fifty years.

**__PROJECT__** 1. Read about Diego Rivera and his murals in the links below.

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[|http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/mexico/mexicocity/rivera/muralsintro.html]

2. Now, choose three events that have happened since his death in Mexico that would most likely be included in one of his works, were he alive today.

3. Illustrate the events in the style of Rivera. Explain why you chose these events to represent modern day Mexico and what impact these events have had. You must write a minimum of one paragraph (at least 5 lines) to describe each event. IT MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND BE TYPED.