Latin American Art in the world

If someone asks you to name the 10 most famous works of art in the world, probably most people would respond with pieces belonging to the European continent. It is almost inevitable to stop referring to Paris and its bohemian artists, the Louvre Museum, Florence, Rome and its high-profile Renaissance artists, such as Leonardo or Michelangelo, Picasso, Dalí or the famous Velázquez. This happens because for many centuries Europe set a benchmark in political, economic, cultural and artistic trends in the Western world. But what about Latin America? Could you name the 10 most representative works of art from this region of the continent?

Latin American Art has been built from very different realities to European ones, because the life circumstances of our continent are abysmally different. The art that is built and proposed from Latin America is created in different climates, with living conditions that have nothing to do with European cities and, of course, with artists whose job opportunities are far from those found in other countries. from the first world. For this reason, the concern of the artists who reside here is built from other perspectives, which include a particular appropriation of what has been seen, what has been experienced, what has been criticized and what is proposed through art.

The lack of economic support and the low institutional value given to the arts and humanities in Latin American society, forces artists to rely on other resources that allow them to carry out their work, regardless of whether or not they have the recognition of some official agency. This results in an incalculable wealth in the cultural capital because it results in an endless number of innovative works in the various artistic genres.

There is a huge number of Latin American artists in the course of history, but few shine or have shined on the international art scene, perhaps because the predominant aesthetic in the general imagination is still governed by European guidelines. This, added to the lack of support, reduces the number of artists from this continent who stand out worldwide. Even so, names like Diego Rivera (Mexico), Frida Kahlo (Mexico), Antonio Berni (Argentina), Tarsila Do Amaral (Brazil) and Fernando Botero (Colombia) are popular. The latter being the most valued living Latin American artist in the world and who currently has exhibitions on all continents.

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Unfortunately, this international recognition is a privilege that few have been able to enjoy, both in the past and today. There is still a lot to learn about Latin American artists, about their personal and professional histories, about their works, their concerns and their proposals. Perhaps the name of Pablo Picasso is more familiar to us than that of Saturnino Herrán (Mexico), that of Salvador Dalí than that of Wifredo Lam (Cuba), that of Leonardo Da Vinci than that of Xul Solar (Argentina), but his works still They are present as a testimony of their history, of the cultural history of our continent and the richness of Latin American art.

The importance of recognizing our art is essential to vindicate it at a cultural level and better understand our continental identity. The Anahuac University of Puebla offers an excellent opportunity that will allow you to delve into these topics. A Diploma in the History of Latin American Art in which you can become an expert on the subject, even without prior knowledge. To enroll you can contact the School of Continuing Education.