The image above is a photo of a fresco wall painting done by Diego Rivera in 1930. It is titled "History of Mexico: From the Conquest to the Future." The subject matter here is very important because Rivera is from Mexico and was one of the key figures in the Mexican Mural Movement in art. Fittingly, this work depicts many historic events in the history of his native land. Additionally, the medium, fresco, is great for producing murals like the one seen here. Not only does it produce a nice image, but due to the way it is incorporated into the plaster of the wall, it becomes a very durable and long lasting work, making it a great choice for recording history through a mural.
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