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Twenty Centuries Of Mexican Art

Twenty Centuries Of Mexican Art

Leal, Antonio Castro

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Art HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Art

ISBN10: 1163181110
ISBN13: 9781163181119
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art is a comprehensive book that explores the rich artistic heritage of Mexico. Written by Antonio Castro Leal, a renowned Mexican art historian, the book covers the period from pre-Columbian times to the modern era. The book is divided into six parts, each focusing on a specific period in Mexican art history.The first part of the book covers the pre-Columbian era, including the art of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations. The second part covers the colonial period, when Mexico was under Spanish rule, and includes the art of the Baroque and Neoclassical periods.The third part of the book covers the 19th century, a time of political upheaval and social change in Mexico. This period saw the rise of Mexican nationalism and the emergence of a distinct Mexican art style.The fourth part of the book covers the Mexican muralist movement of the early 20th century, which was a politically charged art movement that sought to promote social justice and Mexican identity through public art.The fifth part of the book covers the mid-20th century, a time when Mexican artists began to experiment with new styles and techniques, including abstract art.The final part of the book covers the contemporary art scene in Mexico, including the work of prominent Mexican artists such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and David Alfaro Siqueiros.Throughout the book, Leal provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the art and artists of each period, as well as the social and political context in which they worked. The book is richly illustrated with over 500 color plates, making it a visually stunning and informative resource for anyone interested in Mexican art and culture.The Museum Of Modern Art, New York In Collaboration With The Mexican Government.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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