Latin American Art of the Twentieth Century
Edward Lucie-Smith. 171 illustrations, 38 in colour
This is the first comprehensive review of an exceptionally rich, fascinating and complex art, which has been gaining great popularity. Edward Lucie-Smith discusses major subjects and issues: Magic Realism, Expressionism and other concepts shared with Latin American literature; the great muralists Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco; the interaction of politics, society and art; the continuing interest in folk art; and the dialogue between avant-garde European and North American movements and 'indigenist' thinking in the work of artists such as Wifredo Lam, Matta, Rufino Tamayo and Frida Kahlo. Many other artists, including a large number of women, from the 1900s right up to the present day, are covered in this compelling introduction to a great body of brilliantly original and imaginative art. 'Excellent ... original. exciting, imaginative (Good Book Guide) 'A welcomc addition to the literature ... clearly written and well-illustrated' (Art History)
Thames and Hudson
