Diego Rivera : Easy Art History

Diego Rivera didn't just paint walls, he used them to tell stories. This video traces the full arc of Rivera's life and work: from his early years and the rise of the Mexican Muralist movement alongside Siqueiros and Orozco, to the Detroit Industry Murals, to the moment Nelson Rockefeller had his most ambitious American commission destroyed in the middle of the night. We also look at how Rivera's influence reshaped public art across America, and his relationship with Frida Kahlo, one of the most complicated creative partnerships in art history. If you've never understood why muralism mattered, or why powerful people kept trying to silence Rivera, this video is for you. Easy Art History explores the paintings, people and places that shaped the art world we have today. Please follow along for more