Ancient Mexico: From Conquest to 1930 – Diego Rivera
Why does the mural Ancient Mexico: Conquest to 1930 by Diego Rivera matter?
– Invaders, Animals, & a Sun God
– A Marxist makes his mark on Mexico
– Technique trumps complexity
History painting
The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West
Learn truths behind the false spectacle of West’s painting The Death of General Wolfe such as:
The General’s bloodless blouse after a three musket ball death.
Soldiers paid to be in this history painting.
And the surprising answer to Frequently Asked Question, “Why did Benjamin West paint The Death of General Wolfe?”
Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley
Find out fun facts about the painting Watson and the Shark for instance:
• That funky looking shark?
• General Watson’s lasting real life trauma.
• The Reason behind the painting Watson and the Shark.