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title: "Diego Rivera — AP Art History Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "Diego Rivera was the Mexican muralist who put indigenous history and class politics on public walls. Key to AP Art History Unit 4 and how context shapes art."
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# Diego Rivera — AP Art History Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican painter and muralist known for his large-scale murals depicting social and political messages. His works often celebrated the indigenous cultures of Mexico and addressed issues such as class inequality.

## Related Study Guides

- [4.5 Unit 4 Required Works](/ap-art-history/unit-4/unit-4-required-works/study-guide/3QqiFCaqgCzGoSxdWOAt)
- [4.1 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Later European and American Art](/ap-art-history/unit-4/cultural-interactions-later-european-american-art/study-guide/vEcHWhEN09tXkjUbjKFq)

## Review

### Related Terms

- Muralism: Muralism is an art movement that emerged in Mexico during the early 20th century, characterized by large-scale murals depicting social or political messages.
- [Frida Kahlo](/ap-art-history/key-terms/frida-kahlo): Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter and wife of Diego Rivera. Her works often explored themes of identity, pain, and femininity.
- Pre-Columbian Art: Pre-Columbian art refers to the visual arts produced by indigenous cultures in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. It includes various forms such as pottery, sculpture, textiles, and architecture.