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 sweeping— the changing meanings of objects over five centuries— and 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.

• ISBN: 0300111061
• ISBN-13: 9780300111064
• Author : Edward J. Sullivan
• Language : English
• Format:  Hardcover - Search for other formats
• Publication Date: 8/1/2007
• Publisher Imprint: Yale University Press
• Price ($AUD): $109.95


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