Latin art

Author: Jonathan Ybarra
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: Museums can satisfy people's strong desire to appreciate great works of art. For Americans, however, the paintings and sculptures of artists from our country hold even greater appeal, as these works tell us many things about this nation and ourselves. Art is a window to nature, history, philosophy, and imagination. Latin Art focuses on the Latin art of the United States over the past two hundred years. The artists introduced in this book, whether born in the United States or immigrants to the country, offer us human stories that are both culturally unique and universal. By examining shared cultural heritage, they explore the essence of humanity. These artworks are powerful, moving, thought-provoking, and filled with pride. They bring honor to a nation and a culture. They are enough to prove that as Latin Americans in the United States, both as individuals and through their rich and diverse experiences, we possess a unique identity.