{"product_id":"the-arts-in-latin-america-14921820-9780300120035","title":"The Arts in Latin America  1492-1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651828310069,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300120036","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300120035.jpg?v=1781841508","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-arts-in-latin-america-14921820-9780300120035","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}