Cuban Modernism
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Cuban Modernism
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Author : Victor Deupi
language : en
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Release Date : 2021-02-08
Cuban Modernism written by Victor Deupi and has been published by Birkhäuser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-08 with Architecture categories.
In the 20th century, modern architecture thrived in Cuba and a wealth of buildings was realized prior to the revolution 1959 and in its wake. The designs comprise luxurious nightclubs and stylish hotels, sports facilities, elegant private homes and apartment complexes. Drawing on the vernacular, their architects defined a way to be modern and Cuban at the same time – creating an architecture oscillating between tradition and avantgarde. Audacious concrete shells, curving ramps, elegant brises-soleils and a fluidity of interior and exterior spaces are characteristic of an airy, often colorful architecture well-suited to life in the tropics. New photographs and drawings were specially prepared for this publication. A biographical survey portraits the 40 most important Cuban architects of the era.
Cuban American Literature And Art
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Author : Isabel Alvarez Borland
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2009-01-26
Cuban American Literature And Art written by Isabel Alvarez Borland and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-26 with Literary Criticism categories.
This groundbreaking collection offers an understanding of why Cuban-American literature and visual art have emerged in the United States and how they are so essentially linked to both Cuban and American cultures. The contributors explore crucial issues pertinent not only to Cuban-American cultural production but also to other immigrant groups—hybrid identities, biculturation, bilingualism, immigration, adaptation, and exile. The complex ways in which Cuban Americans have been able to keep a living memory of Cuba while developing and thriving in America are both intriguing and instructive. These essays, written from a variety of perspectives, range from useful overviews of fictional and visual works of art to close readings of individual texts.
Art And Revolution In Latin America 1910 1990
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Author : David Craven
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Art And Revolution In Latin America 1910 1990 written by David Craven and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Art categories.
In this uniquely wide-ranging book, David Craven investigates the extraordinary impact of three Latin American revolutions on the visual arts and on cultural policy. The three great upheavals - in Mexico (1910-40), in Cuba (1959-89), and in Nicaragua (1979-90) - were defining moments in twentieth-century life in the Americas. Craven discusses the structural logic of each movement's artistic project - by whom, how, and for whom artworks were produced -- and assesses their legacies. In each case, he demonstrates how the consequences of the revolution reverberated in the arts and cultures far beyond national borders. The book not only examines specific artworks originating from each revolution's attempt to deal with the challenge of 'socializing the arts,' but also the engagement of the working classes in Mexico, Cuba, and Nicaragua with a tradition of the fine arts made newly accessible through social transformation. Craven considers how each revolution dealt with the pressing problem of creating a 'dialogical art' -- one that reconfigures the existing artistic resource rather than one that just reproduces a populist art to keep things as they were. In addition, the author charts the impact on the revolutionary processes of theories of art and education, articulated by such thinkers as John Dewey and Paulo Freire. The book provides a fascinating new view of the Latin American revolutionaries -- from artists to political leaders -- who defined art as a fundamental force for the transformation of society and who bequeathed new ways of thinking about the relations among art, ideology, and class, within a revolutionary process.
Tropical Aesthetics Of Black Modernism
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Author : Samantha A. Noël
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2021-01-11
Tropical Aesthetics Of Black Modernism written by Samantha A. Noël and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-11 with Art categories.
In Tropical Aesthetics of Black Modernism, Samantha A. Noël investigates how Black Caribbean and American artists of the early twentieth century responded to and challenged colonial and other white-dominant regimes through tropicalist representation. With depictions of tropical scenery and landscapes situated throughout the African diaspora, performances staged in tropical settings, and bodily expressions of tropicality during Carnival, artists such as Aaron Douglas, Wifredo Lam, Josephine Baker, and Maya Angelou developed what Noël calls “tropical aesthetics”—using art to name and reclaim spaces of Black sovereignty. As a unifying element in the Caribbean modern art movement and the Harlem Renaissance, tropical aesthetics became a way for visual artists and performers to express their sense of belonging to and rootedness in a place. Tropical aesthetics, Noël contends, became central to these artists’ identities and creative processes while enabling them to craft alternative Black diasporic histories. In outlining the centrality of tropical aesthetics in the artistic and cultural practices of Black modernist art, Noël recasts understandings of African diasporic art.
The Treasures Of Cuban Architecture A Journey Through Time
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-03-15
The Treasures Of Cuban Architecture A Journey Through Time written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-15 with Architecture categories.
Embark on a captivating journey through the architectural treasures of Cuba, a nation where history, culture, and natural beauty converge to create a mesmerizing tapestry of built environments. This book unveils the stories behind the stunning buildings and structures that have shaped Cuba's unique identity. From the cobblestone streets of Old Havana, where Spanish colonial grandeur blends with Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences, to the colorful facades of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuba's architecture is a testament to the island's rich and diverse heritage. Explore the historic center of Camagüey, where arched passages and intricate wrought-iron balconies adorn the city's buildings, reflecting its unique cultural legacy. Uncover the architectural treasures of Santiago de Cuba, a city steeped in history, where African, Caribbean, and French influences have left their mark on the city's architecture. Beyond the urban centers, Cuba's architectural heritage extends to the countryside, where traditional farmhouses and charming churches dot the landscape, showcasing the harmony between architecture and the natural environment. Discover the sustainable design practices and eco-friendly initiatives that are shaping the future of Cuban architecture. With vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book delves into the architectural styles, influences, and techniques that have come together to create Cuba's architectural legacy. It explores the role that architecture has played in shaping the nation's identity, reflecting its social, political, and economic changes over time. This book is an invitation to explore the architectural wonders of Cuba, to appreciate the beauty and significance of its buildings and structures, and to understand the role that architecture has played in shaping the nation's identity. Whether you are an architecture enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of built environments, this book will transport you to the heart of Cuba's architectural treasures. If you like this book, write a review!
New World Maker
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Author : Ryan James Kernan
language : en
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Release Date : 2022-07-15
New World Maker written by Ryan James Kernan and has been published by Northwestern University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
New World Maker reappraises Langston Hughes's political poetry, reading the writer's leftist works in the context of his practice of translation to reveal an important meditation on diaspora.
New Art Of Cuba
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Author : Luis Camnitzer
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2003
New Art Of Cuba written by Luis Camnitzer and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
Starting with the groundbreaking 1981 exhibit called "Volumen I," New Art of Cuba provided the first comprehensive look at the works of the first generation of Cuban artists completely shaped by the 1959 revolution. This revised edition includes a new epilogue that discusses developments in Cuban art since the book's publication in 1994, including the exodus of artists in the early 1990s, the effects of the new dollar economy on the status of artists, and the shift away from socialist themes to more personal concerns in the artists' works. Twenty-four new color plates augment the more than 200 b&w illustrations of the original volume.
Picturing Cuba
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Author : Jorge Duany
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2021-02-04
Picturing Cuba written by Jorge Duany and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-04 with Art categories.
Picturing Cuba explores the evolution of Cuban visual art and its links to cubanía, or Cuban cultural identity. Featuring artwork from the Spanish colonial, republican, and postrevolutionary periods of Cuban history, as well as the contemporary diaspora, these richly illustrated essays trace the creation of Cuban art through shifting political, social, and cultural circumstances. Contributors examine colonial-era lithographs of Cuba’s landscape, architecture, people, and customs that portrayed the island as an exotic, tropical location. They show how the avant-garde painters of the vanguardia, or Havana School, wrestled with the significance of the island’s African and indigenous roots, and they also highlight subversive photography that depicts the harsh realities of life after the Cuban Revolution. They explore art created by the first generation of postrevolutionary exiles, which reflects a new identity—lo cubanoamericano, Cuban-Americanness—and expresses the sense of displacement experienced by Cubans who resettled in another country. A concluding chapter evaluates contemporary attitudes toward collecting and exhibiting post-revolutionary Cuban art in the United States. Encompassing works by Cubans on the island, in exile, and born in America, this volume delves into defining moments in Cuban art across three centuries, offering a kaleidoscopic view of the island’s people, culture, and history. Contributors: Anelys Alvarez | Lynnette M. F. Bosch | María A. Cabrera Arús | Iliana Cepero | Ramón Cernuda | Emilio Cueto | Carol Damian | Victor Deupi | Jorge Duany | Alison Fraunhar | Andrea O’Reilly Herrera | Jean-François Lejeune | Abigail McEwen | Ricardo Pau-Llosa | E. Carmen Ramos
Culture And Customs Of Cuba
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Author : William Luis
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2000-11-30
Culture And Customs Of Cuba written by William Luis and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-30 with Social Science categories.
Cuba continues to loom large in U.S. consciousness and politics. Culture and Customs of Cuba is a much-needed resource to give students and other readers an in-depth view of our important island neighbor. Luis, of Cuban descent, provides detailed, clear insight into Cuban culture in its historical context. Religion, customs, economy, media, performing and creative arts, and cinema are some of the many topics discussed. Included in this discussion are contributions of Cubans in exile which Luis considers an inherent part of Cuban culture. Encouraging a wider understanding of Cuba, this volume describes and highlights the cultures and customs of the island. Cuba, as one will learn while reading this book, is an island of many cultural customs that have evolved out of a rich history. Presented in the context of three interrelated periods in Cuban history: the Colonial, the Republic, and Castro's Revolution, this book explores Cuba's dynamic culture. Luis also notes the spread of Cuban culture abroad, where a significant part of the Cuban population has lived since the earl 19th century. Students and others interested in this country will find this book to be extraordinarily helpful and informative.
Leonard S Price Index Of Latin American Art At Auction
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Author : Susan Theran
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1999-11-29
Leonard S Price Index Of Latin American Art At Auction written by Susan Theran and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-11-29 with Art categories.
The new Leonard's Price Index of Latin American Art at Auction focuses on a category of art that covers a wide range of periods and styles. It is unique in its coverage of 30 years of sale results and the inclusion of over 1,100 scholarly essays and biographies, some never before published in the English language. Entries, covering the years 1969 to 1999, number over 30,000 lots. The prices realized are from every auction house in North America and are listed in descending order by price within each auction season.