Arte y archivo, 1920-2010

"Publication accompanied the exhibition 'Vicente Rojo: Cuarenta Años de Diseño Gráfico.' Includes accolades by some of his friends such as José Luis Cuevas, recognizing Rojo's contribution to graphic design in Mexico, an activity at which he excelled but is less known for than his painting. Generously illustrated in color"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Rosario y su hermano viven con un monstruo. Es fuerte y alto; escupe espuma por la boca y, en muchas ocasiones, sus ojos se tiñen de rojo. "Este relato nos acerca a las emociones de dos hermanos que viven situaciones de violencia en su hogar. Las vivencias son descritas desde el punto de vista de los niños que afrontan los hechos desde una mirada tímida e inocente. Ramón Trigo logra, con las ilustraciones, equilibrar un texto dramático que nos muestra una realidad en la que están inmersos muchos menores".

"Brief, elegant catalog features major Spanish colonial paintings and sculptures from the Quito School in the collection of the Museo Nacional del Banco Central (Ecuador). Stunning color reproductions attest to the fine quality of these works, representative of the religious transformation and cultural syncretism of European and American heritages. Bilingual Spanish-English texts by Rafael Cordero and Holguer Jara Chávez offer an introduction to the social milieu of the period"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Now available again, this lively and accessible introduction to one of the world's most beloved artists is filled with color illustrations, fascinating biographical information, and insight into Picasso's artistic development. What did Spain look like when Picasso was born? What kind of community did he grow up in? What was his studio like? Who were the people who had the most influence on his art? The answers to these and other questions help bring into focus the Spanish artist's brilliant career and his influence on 20th-century art. Color reproductions of Picasso's masterpieces are...