New Perspectives on Latin American and Caribbean Art

Dear Colleagues,

The vast area of what is now Latin America comprises different geographies, ethnic and linguistic groups, social and cultural histories, and religious and artistic traditions in the southern two-thirds of the Western Hemisphere. The artistic heritage of its diverse regions begins in formative cultures as far back as 1800 BCE in Mesoamerica, Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes, and eastern South America. Their significance, often in parallel societies distanced far apart, to the development of artistic achievements for thousands of years that is often apparent today is remarkable. The syncretism present in the appearance of the art through the centuries demonstrates the tenacity and advanced skill sets of the Indigenous people that continue to inspire the creativity of artists as they adopt and adapt to a complicated history that includes invasion, conquest, and years of political upheaval. The history of the art of Latin America and the Caribbean begins in the pre-Hispanic period and continues through Spanish colonial viceregal patronage, the Wars of Independence, and the modern and contemporary worlds. Latin American and Caribbean artists use their work to search for identity, sometimes in the legacy of the past, the spirit of popular culture, or the fantasies of their imagination. As they confront the styles of Europe and North America, artists strive to create unique works that speak to the strength of their cultural traditions.

For this Special Issue, scholars will present papers from a selection of the vast material that covers the diversity of creative accomplishments of Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on the present.

Prof. Dr. Carol Damian
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• indigenous traditions
• pre-Hispanic empires
• Mexican Mural Movement
• graphics and propaganda
• Afro-Caribbean
• syncretism
• fantasy and surrealism
• popular art
• landscape