latin american art

Profiles the artistic movements of every country in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Introduces young readers to shapes through Latin American art. Presented in English and Spanish.

Presents profiles of seventy-five artists from the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central and South America, many with artist photos, describing their lives and works and providing bibliographies and museum lists.

Contains instructions for thirty-five art activities developed to replicate museum artifacts from ancient cultures of Central and South America, including jewelry, Inca panpipes, jaguar masks, and other items.

Traces the development of Latin American art from pre-Columbian times to the present.

Presents reproductions of twelve works of art by Diego Rivera, Fernando Botero, Ram?n Frad?, and others; and poses questions which encourage readers to explore the paintings on their own. Includes background information on each piece.

Examines art and artists of Latin American countries today.