Diego Rivera worked on the murals inside Mexico City's National Palace from 1929 until his death in 1951. The murals cover over 1,200 sq. ft. of wall space. With the use of these walls Rivera wished to educated the Mexican people about their past. The fussion of the Spaniard with the indigenous people of Mexico is Rivera's reoccuring theme. This mural is called Totonac Civilization and it was completed in 1950. In this mural the Aztec chieftan is collecting a tribute from the Totonoc leader who he has defeated.





The National Palace is located on the Zocalo in the middle of Mexico City. From there it is very easy to board the metro subway system and visit Frieda Kahlo's Blue House in Coyoacan. The house is very similar to the one in the Selma Hayek movie. If your interested in both of these incredible artists then this trip is a must.