The Language of Objects in the Art of the Americas
On Sale Now! Save 2% on the The Language of Objects in the Art of the Americas by Yale University Press at Translate This Website. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last. In this wide-ranging book, a distinguished scholar of Latin American art explores the meanings of created and depicted objects from the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions of the New World. Edward J. Sullivan begins with objects exchanged during encounters between indigenous peoples of the Americas and newly-arrived Europeans, and he pursues the discussion to the present day, as artists engage in breaking down constructed concepts of Latin American-ness.” Sullivan’s scope is
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In this wide-ranging book, a distinguished scholar of Latin American art explores the meanings of created and depicted objects from the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions of the New World. Edward J. Sullivan begins with objects exchanged during encounters between indigenous peoples of the Americas and newly-arrived Europeans, and he pursues the discussion to the present day, as artists engage in breaking down constructed concepts of Latin American-ness.” Sullivan’s scope is sweepingthe changing meanings of objects over five centuriesand he encourages deeper conversation about the complexities of today’s culture of the Americas.From American-made handicrafts displayed in Old World curiosity cabinets, to still life paintings projecting a Latin American nation’s proud self-image, to 20th-century found objects” identified as works of art, objects from the Americas provide a wealth of cultural insights. This generously illustrated volume invites the reader to travel across time and national boundaries to examine an array of these extraordinary and meaningful objects.
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Manufacturer: | Yale University Press |
Publisher: | Yale University Press |
Studio: | Yale University Press |
EAN: | 9780300111064 |
Item Weight: | 1 pounds |
Item Size: | 1.25 x 11.5 x 11.5 inches |
Package Weight: | 4.5 pounds |
Package Size: | 9.4 x 1.3 x 1.3 inches |
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