The Mexican muralist Diego Rivera believed that art should serve as a public good, accessible to working people rather than confined to private galleries. He painted enormous frescoes on the walls of schools, government buildings, and union halls, depicting scenes of labor, indigenous heritage, and political struggle. Wealthy collectors sometimes complained that his most ambitious works could not be purchased and removed.
Based on the passage, which inference is most strongly supported?
- A
Rivera's murals depicted only scenes from Mexican mythology
- B
Rivera was financially supported primarily by wealthy collectors
- C
Rivera preferred painting on canvas over walls
- Dcheck_circle
Rivera's choice of medium and location reflected his views about who art should serve
Explanation
His belief in public art aligns with painting fixed murals in public spaces, supporting A. B and C contradict the passage; D contradicts the listed subjects.