Sugar Plantation, Tealtenango, Morelos and Indian Slaves in the Gold Mines by Diego Rivera

Sugar Plantation, Tealtenango, Morelos and Indian Slaves in the Gold Mines 

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Diego Rivera's "Sugar Plantation, Tealtenango, Morelos and Indian Slaves in the Gold Mines" is a powerful mural that depicts the harsh realities of labor in colonial Mexico. The painting's central focus is on the forced labor of indigenous people in the sugar plantations and gold mines. Rivera's use of bold colors and dramatic composition highlights the exploitation of indigenous people during this period. This mural exemplifies Rivera's commitment to social realism and his desire to use art as a tool for political and social commentary.

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