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Some of the most popular and representative artistic expressions of Latin America include:

- Mexican muralism: Artistic movement developed in Mexico at the beginning of the 20th century, characterized by large murals with social and political themes. The murals by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros stand out.

- Naive Art: Naive and spontaneous pictorial movement that emerged in Haiti and spread to several Latin American countries. It is characterized by simple and lively representations, with a childish appearance.

- Pre-Columbian art: Artistic manifestations of the indigenous cultures of America before European colonization, such as ceramic pieces, sculptures, textiles, metalwork, among others.

- Folk music: Traditional genres from each country such as Chilean cueca, Argentine tango, Caribbean salsa, Cuban son, Mexican ranchera, etc.

- Crafts: Various manual and traditional expressions such as clay, ceramics, textiles, saddlery, wood work, among other crafts. Each region has its own traditions.

- Literature: Magical realism, the Latin American boom with writers like García Márquez, Vargas Llosa, Julio Cortázar. Also the poetry of Pablo Neruda.

- Graffiti: Urban street art has a strong presence in several countries, with Brazil, Colombia and Mexico being important exponents.

In general, Latin American art is nourished by ancient indigenous traditions mixed with foreign influences that acquire a unique local flavor. Cultural diversity is manifested in the great variety of artistic expressions in the region.

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