Latin American Art in the Twentieth Century

Description

Latin American art of the 20th century has an extraordinary vitality, and the growing public interest in it has been reflected in many recent exhibitions and publications. Written by a distinguished team of experts, each writing about his or her own country, this text provides a general survey of the whole field. It also presents a truly Latin American viewpoint. The wider public and scholars alike should welcome this fresh assessment of a many-sided phenomenon. Major artists such as Wifredo Lam, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Fernando Botera are seen in a wider context, and the exploration of the rich and important traditions of previously overlooked countries, such as Ecuador, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay and Bolivia should be relevant to many. Springing from complex cultural roots, Latin American art is fresh, varied and often startling in its originality. Its range and quality are here represented in over 300 images. Written by scholars and critics who speak with the voice of their own culture, this volume presents a challenge to the traditions of Europe and North America.

Edward Sullivan is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Fine Arts at New York University and an international authority on Latin American art.

"Crisply designed, full of attractive images and engagingly written."-San Francisco Examiner "With 17 authors each writing about the art of his or her own country, what distinguishes this book is that it is the first to present a Latin American perspective on the subject... A major overview of a vital contribution to modern art."-The Good Book Guide "Presents a range of visual material, much of it from private collections, which is simply not available elsewhere."-The Art Book "Large, impressive and handsome... A refreshing variety of style throughout... Given its range and production values, Latin American Art in the Twentieth Century is extremely good value, and is recommended as such."-The British Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, The Caribbean, Portugal and Spain "An excellent reference."-Art in America "A substantial addition to the meager information available in English on the art of the region... This book is a milestone."-Art News