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Diego Rivera offers young readers unique insight into the life and artwork of the famous Mexican painter and muralist. The book follows Riveras career, looking at his influences and tracing the evolution of his style. His work often called attention to the culture and struggles of the Mexican working class. Believing that art should be for the people, he created public murals in both the United States and Mexico, examples of which are included. The book contains a list of museums where you can see Riveras art, a historical note, a glossary, and a bibliography.Praise for Diego Rivera: An Artist for the PeopleSTARRED REVIEWS'With engaging prose that is beautifully illustrated with Diego Riveras paintings and murals, this spacious volume introduces the great Mexican artist to young people. Accompanied by crisply reproduced color images of both the bright, minutely detailed murals as well as archival photos of the artist at work, the accessible account discusses how Diego constructed his art...'Booklist, starred review'The stunning illustrations include images of Riveras murals, his cartoon drawings, reproductions of art that he found influential, and photographs. The design, with scrollwork along the top and bottom and an unusual placement of page numbers, exudes style. The text is clearly written, straightforward, and attentiongrabbing, with a good number of quotes interspersed throughout.'School Library Journal, starred review'A carefully researched, cogently argued and handsomely produced appreciation.'Kirkus Reviews'There is life to these pages, and breadth to its subject. Short enough to reward a wary reader but with enough context and clarity to bring Diego to life, Rubin takes a tricky guy for kids to know about and makes him precisely what he was: bigger than life.'School Library Journal, Fuse 8 Blog'Enhanced by gorgeously reproduced photos and artwork, Rubins account follows the Mexican artist from his early drawings as a small child, he was given free rein in a room covered with black canvas as high as he could reach through his eventful, productive life.'The Washington Post'Rubin traces Riveras life from his emergent boyhood talent, through the formal studio education that left him restless and professionally unsatisfied, to realizing his calling to create massive public artworks for the common people, celebrating the dignity of their labor.'Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksAwardSchool Library Journal Best Book of 2013Best Multicultural Children's Books 2013 (Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature)Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014Notable Books for a Global Society Book Award 2014
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- Q: What age group is 'Diego Rivera: An Artist for the People' suitable for? A: This book is designed for young readers, typically ages 8 to 12, providing accessible insights into Diego Rivera's life and art.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features engaging illustrations, including color images of Rivera's murals, his 'cartoon' drawings, and archival photos of the artist at work.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for learning about Mexican culture? A: Yes, it highlights the culture and struggles of the Mexican working class through Rivera's art, making it an informative resource for learning about Mexican culture.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 56 pages, making it a concise yet informative read for young audiences.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability for young readers.
- Q: When was 'Diego Rivera: An Artist for the People' published? A: The book was published on February 5, 2013.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Susan Goldman Rubin.
- Q: Are there any awards or recognitions for this book? A: Yes, it has received several accolades, including the School Library Journal Best Book of 2013 and Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014.
- Q: Does the book include additional resources for further learning? A: Yes, it contains a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of museums where readers can see Rivera's art.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of art for the people, social justice, and the evolution of Rivera's artistic style throughout his career.