Seis anos

Sin importar que los documentos sean antiguos o modernos, manuscritos o impresos, analógicos o digitales, son la unión casi indisoluble de: texto –contenido– y soporte –continente–. Y aunque los primeros suelen pervivir más que los segundos, cada vez que una obra se vuelve a presentar a una sociedad, su materialización –según el lugar, la época y las técnicas utilizadas– puede modificar y transformar su aspecto y recepción… Ese proceso, tan antiguo como la escritura misma, sigue siendo vigente hoy. Por ello es importante conocer el devenir histórico de los documentos de ...

This comprehensive and extremely well researched study documents the history and evolution throughout political and social changes of the former art academy of San Carlos (now the National School of Fine Arts) form its foundation in 1781 to the early 20th century when the academy was integrated to the National Autonomous University of Mexico, (UNAM). Profusely illustrated, this volume examines in detail the first 127 years of the academic institution through the history of its original building, the academic and administrative organization and the artistic production of its academic staff and ...

A companion volume to Spanish for Gringos helps develop a quick, practical working use of English and includes key English idiomatic phrases, short-cuts, and helpful tips in a down-to-earth format for beginners. Original.

Dada shocked the world between the years 1916 and 1922. Dada was not an art movement in the normal sense. It was a storm that broke over the art scene of the time, as the war upon the peoples. They consciously staged anti-art events. According to Max Ernst, it was the 'outbreak of anger and zest for life' at the same time. The indignation about the monstrous genocide during World War I was great and equally at the 'civilization that had brought it about.' Dada was an international uprising. The war radically changed the art scene in the vibrant cities of Europe. The international links that...