- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Phaidon Press (April 11 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0714832103
- ISBN-13: 978-0714832104
- Product Dimensions: 29.9 x 26.3 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.5 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,364,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
The belated onset of modernism might be the leitmotif of this compendium of brief histories of painting and sculpture in 20th-century Latin America, edited by the chair of New York University's fine arts department. While students of varied "isms" of our century will not be surprised by the imagery and attitudes of Latin American artists, they will be struck by the originality and regional shadings that reverberate throughout this volume. The work embraces every Hispanic tradition from that of North American Chicanos to work from the Argentine tip of South America, and each national tradition is independently surveyed, from usually desiccated academic beginnings to the postmodern present. As the quality of the national traditions varies, so do the individual considerations. Several of the essays are little more than recitations of basic art historical data, while others attempt a more subtle exploration of style, content, and context. Although it is lavishly illustrated, many of the cited artists' works are not reproduced. Nevertheless, the trove of some 300 fine color reproductions and compilation of otherwise hard-to-find information make this essential for collections concerned with the culture of Latin America.?Robert Cahn, Fashion Inst. of Technology, New York
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The first to present a genuinely Latin American viewpoint, this book is also the first comprehensive survey of an important and increasingly popular field, and because each of the contributors is an expert on his or her own national art. These 17 scholars, critics, and curators provide an exciting and challenging new assessment of 20th-century Latin American art. 310 illustrations, 300 in color.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
an educational tome,
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Latin American Art (Hardcover)
A massive, heavy volume, it's a good overview of Latin American art. Profusely illustrated (mostly in color), the art is in every conceivable style from traditional landscapes to avant garde installations, the earliest is from 1898, and the most recent from 1995.There aren't too many full page illustrations, usually 2 or 3 to a page, and I suspect the colors are quite muted compared to the originals...but it makes up for this in quantity and variety. It also includes a chapter on Chicano art, as well as an extensive bibliography by country. Each chapter is by a writer familiar with the art of the country being discussed (most of them museum directors/curators or art history professors), and though the writing style may vary, it's informative...the print however, is painfully small, limiting its use for my eyes as a reference book, rather than one I could read cover to cover. Three pieces I love are from Mexico: The incredible Rodolfo Morales' "Juicio Final" (pg. 15), from Cuba: Mariano Rodriguez' "El Gallo Pintado" (pg.91), and from Venezuela: Hector Poleo's "Los Comisarios" (pg. 142).
4.0 out of 5 stars
Uneven Coverage By Country,
By "mjmiyar" (Coral Gables, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Latin American Art (Hardcover)
This is an important book with excellent sections, but, unfortunately, since each country is covered by an "expert" the quality of the essays is uneven. The essay on Mexico gets high marks for organization, coverage and lucidity. Others are not as successful.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magnificent illustrations,
By A Customer
This review is from: Latin American Art (Paperback)
This is a handsome book filled with beautiful color illustrations of diverse works from throughout Latin America, including Puerto Rico, grouped according to country. It as a nice balance of well-written text and key works of fine art.
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