Art, philosophy, religion, and the history of the world converge as Paz celebrates the richness of Mexico in these fourteen dazzling essays. “To read [this collection] is to join a passionate guide for a journey through a new world, the world of the beginning” (Los Angeles Times). Sixteen pages of full-color photographs. Translated by Helen Lane.
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In one of the essays in this wide-ranging collection, Mexican critic and poet Paz attempts to view the murals of Diego Rivera, David Siqueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco while deliberately setting aside the ideologies of nationalism and Marxism which these painters espoused. Beginning with an analysis of Mesoamerican cosmology, these 14 erudite, lyrical essays, written between 1960 and 1986 and illustrated with color plates, discuss Rufino Tamayo and other contemporary Mexican artists, realist photographer Manuel Alvarez Bravo and "two remarkable women," the surrealist-influenced painters Frida Kahlo and Maria Izquierdo. Paz can be esoteric, however, as when he compares pre-Columbian Totonac figurines to laughter in Baudelaire or contrasts the portraits of Mexican village artist Hermenegildo Bustos (1832-1907) with Egyptian sarcophagi portraits associated with the cult of Isis and Osiris.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Spanish
Original Language: Spanish
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Convergence of Topics,
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This review is from: Essays on Mexican Art (Harvest Book) (Paperback)
I read this book recently upon the death of Octavio Paz. The mans mind was incredible and he was able to elucidate on such disparate themes as philosophy,religion and history. What is incredible is that he manages to tie these diverse subjects into a major topic, Mexican Art. The European influences on the major Mexican artists is indelible and Paz shows how one cannot exist without it's predecessor. He takes shots at such Mexican icons as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo for their seemingly contradictory views. This book is not easy reading and requires a base of knowledge prior to reading. One area of interest is his first person accounts with famous people. Paz does not pull any punches and is a straight shooter. The insights he provides here are excellent. The expressions he provides are eloquent and given with great detail. A trully brilliant thinker that offers his thoughts for all to share and enjoy. This book makes you question your knowledge and makes you take the leap into a new understanding of what you thought you knew. Like all provacative writers who influence, you come out the better, as a result of his insights.
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This review is from: Essays on Mexican Art (Hardcover)
Really enjoyed the book of essays by Octavio Paz,and the quick service and excellent condition of the book...Excellent insight into Mayan Art, the great Muralists,and Modern Art in Mexico.Much thanks!
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