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Beautifully illustrated, this in-depth study of the most important North American work by Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera includes reproductions of some of the world's greatest treasures, commissioned by Edsel Ford in the 1930s. 190 illustrations, 40 in color. 2 color triple fold-outs... Read Full Overview

Early in the Depression, Diego Rivera was commissioned by Edsel Ford to create a series of murals in the gallery of the Detroit Institute of Arts, giant frescos whose theme would be America's industrial might. This volume studies the astonishing results and gives us a remarkably... Read Full Overview