Why was Diego Rivera's mural for the RCA Building in Rockefeller Center controversial?
A) because the artist was inspired by Mexican murals
B) because the artist offered to add a picture of Abraham Lincoln
C) because the artist got paid without ever finishing the mural
D) because the artist included elements inspired by his communist beliefs
E) all of the other answers

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Diego Rivera included elements in his mural that were inspired by his communist beliefs, including a portrait of Vladimir Lenin. This was controversial in the United States during the Cold War era. As a result, the mural was ultimately destroyed and Rivera was dismissed from the project.

Why Was Diego Rivera's Mural for the RCA Building in Rockefeller