The Fresco Mural: Man Controller Of The Universe By Diego Rivera

The fresco mural “Man Controller of the Universe” is fascinating illustration of humanity. The painting is a recreation of a previous and extremely politically controversial work of art. The mural was created by Diego Rivera, who was one of the most socially and politically significant artists of the twentieth century. The first mural titled “Man at the Crossroads” was commissioned by the Nelson Rockefeller in 1934, to be displayed at the Radio Cooperation’s of America building. The original mural was never finished and Rockefeller ordered it destroyed because of its contentious message and images; however, Rivera would later recreate the painting at the Palacio de Belleas Artes in Mexico City. Although, Rivera rename the controversial recreation “Man Controller of The Universe”. The mural “Man of the Universe” was intended to contrast the leading economic powers of capitalism and communism.

Rivera feared that the original might destroyed and had his assistant take black and white photographs taken of “Man at the Crossroads. Diego Rivera used these photographs to recreate an almost identical the painting. The most notable difference was that the recreated “Man of the “Man at the Crossroads” features a

Diego Rivera succeeds in not only contrasting the differences between the economic powers it also worked to stir up existing strains between politics and art. Many people supported Diego Rivera and artistic freedom by protesting the destructed of the piece. Despite. Subsequently, other thought that the mural emphasized communism. Supporters of the destruction of the pieces felt that it was anti- capitalist communist propaganda. Since its controversial creation many historians and scholars have studied the social, political and scientific themes present in this work of