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God in the Hotel del Prado.

Authors :
Mishnun, Virginia
Source :
Nation; 6/26/1948, Vol. 166 Issue 26, p713-715, 3p
Publication Year :
1948

Abstract

This article presents information on Diego Rivera's mural in the dining-room of the Hotel del Prado in Mexico. The archbishop of Mexico refused to bless the hotel on its opening ceremony as the mural contains the inscription "Dios no existe," which means that god does not exist. There has been widespread criticism of the mural. The Del Prado mural is Diego's first serious large-scale painting in some time. Entitled "Sunday in the Alameda"--the Alameda is an ancient park facing the hotel, and the scene of many historical events--it depicts Mexican history.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278378
Volume :
166
Issue :
26
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13463691