Retratos : 2,000 years of Latin American portraits
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Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, [©2004].
ISBN
0300106270, 9780300106275, 1883502128, 9781883502126
Physical Desc
303 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
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Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, [©2004].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
0300106270, 9780300106275, 1883502128, 9781883502126

Notes

General Note
Published in association with the San Antonio Museum of Art, the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, and El Museo del Barrio.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-291) and index.
Description
The tradition of portraiture in Latin America is astonishingly long and rich. For over 2,000 years, portraits have been used to preserve the memory of the deceased, bolster the social standing of the aristocracy, mark the deeds of the mighty, advance the careers of politicians, record rites of passage, and mock symbols of the status quo. This beautiful and wide-ranging book-the first to explore the tradition of portraiture in Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present day-features some 200 works from fifteen countries. Retratos (Portraits) presents an engaging variety of works by such well-known figures as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Fernando Botero, and Jose Campeche as well as stunning examples by anonymous and obscure artists. Distinguished contributors discuss the significance of portraits in ancient Mayan civilizations, in the world of colonial Iberians, in the political struggles of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and in a remarkable range of other times and locations. With a wealth of informative details and exquisite color illustrations, Retratos invites readers to appreciate Latin American portraits and their many meanings as never before. F This book is the catalogue for the first exhibition of Latin American portraiture ever organized in the United States. The exhibition is on view at El Museo del Barrio, New York (December 3, 2004 to March 20, 2005) the San Diego Museum of Art (April 16 to June 12, 2005) the Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach (July 23 to October 2, 2005) the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. (October 21, 2005, to January 8, 2006 and the San Antonio Museum of Art (February 4 to April 30, 2006).

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Benson, E. P. (2004). Retratos: 2,000 years of Latin American portraits . Yale University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Benson, Elizabeth P. 2004. Retratos: 2,000 Years of Latin American Portraits. Yale University Press.

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Benson, Elizabeth P. Retratos: 2,000 Years of Latin American Portraits Yale University Press, 2004.

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Benson, Elizabeth P. Retratos: 2,000 Years of Latin American Portraits Yale University Press, 2004.

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