
Diego Rivera, a famous Mexican artist, painted large-scale murals that addressed social and political issues and earned him prophetic status. His most remarkable work is the 1932 fresco titled Detroit Industry, featuring numerous details that can be closely examined. This volume includes paintings, photos, documents, and drawings from public and private collections, as well as an illustrated biography and essays by art historians. It is a comprehensive study of Rivera's oeuvre and a sweeping retrospective of his work.