Best known for his monumental mural production, Diego Rivera was also a distinguished painter of easel and an extraordinaryillustrator, as this book eloquently demonstrates. The volume provides a precise look, and long overdue, this rich and meaningful aspect of the immense work of Rivera, whose presence persisted throughout his career. The many views are complemented by extensive testing splendidly documented byRaquel Tibol, art critic and connoisseur of the artist's work. Thethematic overview of Rivera-revolutionary poetry, political affairs, popular culture, Mexican, Hispanic-American takes the reader ona journey through the history of Mexican art in the first half of the twentieth century. Even those who think they know the work ofRivera, discover new aspects to explore in this beautiful book.