Diego Rivera - revolutionary with a paintbox /

Mexican painter and architect Diego Rivera is best known as a muralist, using such materials as gold leaf, fresco and mosaic. As well as reviving centuries-old techniques, he also embraces new ones such as polystyrene paint. This film paints a fascinating picture of the man and his work. Includes in...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Marengo, Alex (Director)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	This edition in English.
Published:	London, England : British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), 1987.
Series:	Arena Art and architecture in video
Subjects:	Rivera, Diego, > 1886-1957. Painters > Mexico. Peintres > Mexique. Painters. Mexico. Alexander Street Video. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Émissions télévisées autres que de fiction. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Mexican painter and architect Diego Rivera is best known as a muralist, using such materials as gold leaf, fresco and mosaic. As well as reviving centuries-old techniques, he also embraces new ones such as polystyrene paint. This film paints a fascinating picture of the man and his work. Includes interviews with Carlos Fuentes, Dolores Olmedo and archive footage of the Mexican Revolution.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed Jul. 13, 2012).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (61 min.).
Playing Time:	01:00:47