This is a book to be judged by its cover, which boldly presents an outline of South America, its southern tip at the top of the page. This reversal of the cartographic convention is a demand for a new critical viewpoint on contemporary Latin American art. The writing asks us to go beyond the easy view of Latin American artists as creators of a colourful stew of magic realism. The 22 essays by Latin American art critics examine feminism, multiculturalism, folk art, religious kitsch, governmental repression, and cultural identity. Although the focus of the book is on Spanish-speaking South and Central America, there are also discussions of Brazil, the Caribbean, and the Spanish-speaking communities of the United States. Paperback in good+ clean condition. The spine is creased but the contents are bright and fresh. 341 pages. Size 23.4 x 18 x 2.7 cm. If you would like to browse the other books our shop has available online, please click on our shop's name.