Georges Seurat

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...

"Pocket version synthesis of other books by the author on the same subject. In four chapters (precolumbian, colonial, republican, and 20th century), author gives a capsulated summary of what Ecuadorian art has been, from the past to the present, in a simple style intentionally suitable for high school students, hence its interest. Complemented with a short bibliography and a glossary of terms for those unfamiliar with the artistic and architectural field"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

La publicación recoge el programa comentado de las actividades organizadas por México en colaboración con diversas instituciones culturales españolas en el marco de la presentación de ARCO 2005.

Treinta anos despues de Memorias del subdesarrollo, a Tomas Gutierrez Alea (Santiago de Cuba, 1928-1996) le resultaba dificil admitir que habia sido descubierto recientemente gracias a la triunfal irrupcion de sus peliculas Fresa y chocolate y Guantanamera en los circuitos comerciales de gran parte del mundo. Ambas le proporcionaron la satisfaccion de saber que podia compartir sus inquietudes con una audiencia enorme. Un recorrido por la vida y obra de Gutierrez Alea; una estimulante aproximacion al realizador cubano mas importante de todos los tiempos y uno de los cineastos mas brillantes...

King Mazzel sets out to join the other Magi as they travel to Bethlehem but finds his journey frequently delayed by the many people who need his help along the way.