Twenty Centuries Of Mexican Art

Book Overview

""Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art"" is a comprehensive survey of Mexican art from pre-Columbian times to the contemporary era. Written by Antonio Castro Leal, a prominent Mexican art historian, the book covers the major artistic movements and styles that have emerged in Mexico over the past two millennia. The book is divided into twenty chapters, each covering a different century of Mexican art. The first chapter explores the art of the pre-Columbian civilizations that flourished in Mexico before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. The subsequent chapters trace the development of Mexican art through the colonial period, the Mexican War of Independence, the Porfirian era, the Mexican Revolution, and the modern era.Throughout the book, Leal provides insightful analysis of the artwork and the cultural and historical context in which it was created. He highlights the contributions of individual artists and explores the themes and motifs that have been prevalent in Mexican art over the centuries. The book is illustrated with over 400 full-color photographs and reproductions of artwork, providing readers with a visual representation of the diverse styles and techniques used by Mexican artists throughout history. ""Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Mexico and its artistic traditions. It is an accessible and engaging introduction to the art of Mexico, suitable for both scholars and general readers alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432582828
• ISBN13: 9781432582821
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"