Biography on the mexican artist Diego Rivera

"An artist is above all a human being, profoundly human to the core. If the artist can't feel everything that humanity feels, if the artist isn't capable of loving until he forgets himself and sacrifices himself if necessary, if he won't put down his magic brush and head the fight against the oppressor, then he isn't a great artist." <Tab/> <Tab/>Diego Rivera is considered to be …

…American life on public buildings, Rivera provided the first inspiration for Franklin Delano Roosevelt's WPA program. This lead to hundreds of American artists finding work through that program. Even today, artists present his views and controversial issues in their artwork. Diego Rivera has had a profound effect on the world of art and his artistic influences are still present today. <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/>