Diego Rivera is considered to be the greatest Mexican painter of the twentieth century. He is said to have single handedly both changed the course of the nations art and to have had a profound effect on the international art world. He is credited with the reintroduction of frescoes to the modern art and architectural field. Rivera's tumultuous romance with the eminent artist, Frida Kahlo, and his controversial political views were, and still are, captivating …showed first 75 words of 2197 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2197 total…a way for the public to see his art and ideas. In depicting scenes of American life on public buildings, Rivera provided the first inspiration for Franklin Delano Roosevelt's WPA program. This lead to hundreds of American artists finding work through that program. Even today, artists present his views and controversial issues in their artwork. Diego Rivera has had a profound effect on the world of art and his artistic influences are still present today.