The Language of Objects in the Art of the Americas
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300111061 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Well worth it! Mary Edward J. Sullivan's book opens a new world to the North American viewer. It is beautifully illustrated as well as astute in commentary. I, for one, have not been knowledgeable about South America. I regret that fact. Since a recent visit to Peru I have been trying to catch up. "The Language of Objects" is a well-informed and well-written guide to magnificent cultures to the south.
He is the author of several books on Latin American art, including the popular textbook Latin American Art in the Twentieth Century.. About the AuthorEdward J. Sullivan is dean of the humanities and professor of fine arts at New York University and the Institute for Fine Arts
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&r
Edward J. Sullivan is dean of the humanities and professor of fine arts at New York University and the Institute for Fine Arts. He is the author of several books on Latin American art, including the popular textbook Latin American Art in the Twentieth Century.