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Painting a New World: Mexican Art and Life, 1521-1821

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I expected this book to be good, but not this good. The photos and the descriptions are elaborate, clear, and in a language that allows you to venture into what the artist was thinking as he/she brought the image into realization. Highly recommended.

As might be expected from an art book of a major exhibition put out by University of Texas Press, the presentation here is masterful. Large format, over 5 pounds, heavy paper, sea green cloth boards with gold print, extra paper added to dustjacket to resist rubbing, 327 pp, and a large number of impressive and beautiful illustrations, many appearing for the 1st time in print, reproduced with subtle color variations. Nonetheless, this is an art book that is not afraid of text.

Table of Contents

Forewords
Map of New Spain and Trade Routes
Spanish Painting and New Spanish Painting 1550-1700
At the Crossroads: Cultural Confluence and Daily Life in Mexico 1521-1821
Unique Expressions: Painting in New Spain
Originality and Invention in the Painting of New Spain
Catalog
Notes (over 30 pp)
References Cited (over 12 pp)
Index

This is a beautiful book. The prints are very nice and the text content is well written. If you are interested in Mexican art from these times, it is well worth the price.