Art in Latin America: The Modern Era, 1820-1980

Serves as the exhibit catalogue of a major show that opened in London (UK), May 1989. Covers the indigenous roots of art in the various countries, the colonial and post-colonial periods, early European travellers, the independence movements, landscapes, popular graphics, political murals, surrealism, recent optical and kinetic movements, and a selection of contemporary works. Very fine reproductions with unobtrusive commentary. Includes an appendix of several artists' manifestos, and a section of biographies. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.