The Arts in Latin America 1492-1820

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A magnificent survey of the rich and varied arts in Latin America from 1492 to the end of the colonial era Essays by Gauvin Alexander Bailey Clara Bargellini Dilys E. Blum Elizabeth Hill Boone Marcus Burke Mitchell A. Codding Thomas B. F. Cummins Cristina Esteras Martn M. Concepcin Garca Siz Ilona Katzew Adrian Locke Gridley McKim-Smith Alfonso Ortiz Crespo Jorge F. Rivas P. Nuno Senos Edward J. Sullivan and Marjorie Trusted. By the end of the 16th century Europe Africa and Asia were connected to North and South America via a vast network of complex trade routes. This led in turn to dynamic cultural exchanges between these continents and a proliferation of diverse art forms in Latin America. This monumental book transcends geographic boundaries and explores the history of the confluence of styles materials and techniques among Europe Africa Asia and the Americas through the end of the colonial eraa period marked by the independence movements the formation of national states and the rise of academic art. Written by distinguished international scholars essays cover a full range of topics including city planning iconography in painting and sculpture East-West connections the power of images and the role of the artist. Beautifully illustrated with over 450 worksmany published for the first timethis book presents a spectacular selection of decorative arts textiles silver sculpture painting and furniture. Scholarly entries on some three hundred works highlight the various cultural influences and differences throughout this vast region. This groundbreaking book also includes an illustrated chronology informative maps and an exhaustive bibliography and is sure to set a new standard in the field of Latin American studies. Published in association with the Philadelphia Museum of Art Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Mexico City and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: Philadelphia Museum of Art (September 20 December 31 2006) Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Mexico City (February 3 May 6 2007) Los Angeles County Museum of Art (June 10 September 3 2007) Royal Academy of Arts London (Fall 2007) Royal Academy London (Fall 2007)