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Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art

Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art

Leal, Antonio Castro

Hardcover

Art Criticism & TheoryFiction AnthologiesIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1258967324
ISBN13: 9781258967321
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art is a comprehensive book that explores the rich and diverse artistic traditions of Mexico over a period of two thousand years. Written by renowned art historian Antonio Castro Leal, the book covers a wide range of artistic styles, from pre-Columbian art to modern and contemporary works. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a different period in Mexican art history.The first chapter of the book covers the pre-Columbian era, including the art of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and other indigenous cultures. The following chapters cover the colonial period, the Mexican War of Independence, the Mexican Revolution, and the modern and contemporary art movements. The book features over 300 illustrations, including photographs, paintings, sculptures, and other artworks, many of which are in full color.In addition to providing a detailed overview of Mexican art history, Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art also explores the social, political, and cultural contexts in which these artworks were created. The book highlights the contributions of individual artists and art movements, as well as the broader cultural and historical forces that shaped Mexican art over the centuries.Overall, Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich artistic traditions of Mexico. Whether you are a student of art history, a collector of Mexican art, or simply a lover of beautiful and meaningful works of art, this book is sure to provide a fascinating and enlightening journey through the centuries of Mexican art.This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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