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Lima: Seminario de Historia Rural Andina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, 2006. b/w plates, tipped-in color plate on front wrapper. Study of the Peruvian national art contests celebrated at the end of the War of The Pacific, between 1891-1917. Includes the role of Adelinda Concha, who donated large sums of money to sponsor these programs. Trabajo de investigación dedicado a los concursos de arte celebrados entre 1891 y 1917. Adelinda Concha fue una peruana residente en Francia desde 1856 y destinó cantidades de dinero a obras benéficas en favor de niños, mujeres y ancianos, en el campo de las artes plásticas.

Buenos Aires: El Ateneo Editorial, 2007. b/w and color plates, appen., cat., bio., chron., bibl., color pict. wrps. Since the 1970's Garabito (b. Argentina 1930) has been a "secret" artist, with only 1 show in fourteen years. His passion for painting, often several paintings at a time, consumes his days. His works are in many international and private collections. This is a major work with many explanatory texts. Book was published for the parallel exhibition at the Museo de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires, 2 de may al 17 de junio 2007. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXTS.

Buenos Aires: Ediciones Banco Velox, 1998. color plates, facsimile, facsimile letters, biography/chronology, index, cloth boards, pictorial dust jacket. SPECIAL EDITION/MAJOR MONOGRAPH on 19th century Argentine artist (1840-1902). He is most famous for his many paintings of the Guerra de la Triple Alianza. Important reference.

Lima: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2002. b/w and color plates, illus., ports., facs., tbls., chrts., maps., bibl., chron., bio/chron., indices., color pict., fldg. wrps. Homage to the artistic and literary work by artist Jorge Eduardo Eielson (b. Peru 1924), who is considered one of the greatest among the poets and artists in Latin America. At 21, Eielson was awarded the Premio Nacional de Poesía in Perú. His works have been acquired by the Museum of Modern Art of New York and the Nelson Rockefeller Collection. Some authors of the texts are the following: Pierre Restani, William Rowe, Carlos Estela, Julio Ortega, Luis Rebaza, and Marco Senaldi.

Santiago de Chile: LOM Ediciones, 2008. color plates, color frontis, illus., ind., color pict. fldg. wrps. Poet and author Juan Nicolás Padrón (b. Cuba 1950) creates a book on mythical creatures he dedicated to "those who are convinced of the existence of these creatures" and for "those who doubt their existence" masterly illustrated by artist Romo (b. Chile 1968). The alliance between them has resulted in the novel description and drawing of 30 legendary animals present since ancient times in literature and art: the Kraken (Norway), the Unicorn (Ancient Greece), the Bahamut (Medieval Italy), the Dragon (China), the Squonk (USA), the Catoblepas (Egypt), Mermaids (Ancient Greece), the Feathered Serpent (Mexico) and many others.

Córdoba: Universidad Católica de Córdoba, 2004. b/w plates, ports., facs., maps, tbls., bibliographical references (pages 211-214). Reprint of 2000 edition. Thorough study of the history and architecture of the 17th century Jesuit mission of Alta Gracia [Córdoba], founded in 1643. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spanish territories in 1767, the Franciscans took over the Jesuit missions. In 1810, Viceroy Santiago de Liniers bought the Alta Gracia mission transforming it into his family residence. "This work is part of our research on the work of the Jesuits in Córdoba. The task started some time ago with the study "Urban evolution and architecture of the Jesuit block of Cordoba" (HKB Translation) --Page 15. CONTENTS: Prólogo Dr. Arq. Alberto de Paula -- 1. Introducción -- 2. Doña Estefanía y sus dos maridos -- 3. La Compañía de Jesús -- 4. La vida en la estancia y sus hacedores -- 5. La actividad económica -- 6. El casco e la estancia. Su iglesia y su arquitectura -- 7. LA… Read More

Cordoba: No. 2. Córdoba, Argentina, Instituto de Investigación en Conservación del Patrimonio Arquitectónico y Urbano, Facultad de Arquitectura, Urbanismo Diseño, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 1996. bio., bibl., indices, wrps. A general bibliography on the history of architecture and the urbanization of Córdoba, Argentina compiled by prominent architect.

Buenos Aires: Fundación Espigas, 2003. b/w port., plates, grphs., facs., bio/chron., color pict. fldg. wrps. First in planned publication project of writing produced by artists and art critics from Argentina. The texts written by Paksa, an artist whose creative role goes from the second half of the twentieth century to 2003. The previous edition of her book in 1997, has now been enlarged as regards to the artist's "Proyectos" and represents a more inclusive view of her work at the beginning of the 21st century. SPANISH AND ENGLISH TEXTS.

Santiago de Chile: Mario Fonseca Editor, 1998. color plates, cat., ports., green cloth boards, color pict. d.j. Survey of forty-one, late 19th and early 20th century painting in Chile. Full page biographical information with one to four full page color plates for each artists. Some artists include: José Gil de Castro, Mauricio Rugendas, Pedro Lira, Ramón Subercaseaux, Alfredo Valenzuela Puelma, Dora Puelma, Jorge Caballero, Ximena Cristi, Claudio Bravo. Printed outside of commerce. IMPORTANT REFERENCE.

Cusco, Perú: Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, 1995. ind., bibl., plans, meas. draws., 5 rice paper overlays, plus 1 b/w fldg. plate w/ tbls. and plans, plus b/w (approx. 30p.), pict. wrps. Focus of study is on 19th century architecture of Cuzco. Also includes an analysis on socio-economic factors as well as the varied influences that have shaped the planning and development of this Andean city. LIMITED EDITION OF 500.

Santo Domingo: Sociedad Dominicana de Bibliófilos, 2002. (New). indices, meas. draws., plans, tbls., maps, bibl., plus 127 pages with b/w plates, color pict. wrps. Second facsimile reprint of the 1955 edition by eminent historian and architect Erwin Walter Palm (b. Germany 1910, who lived and worked in Dominican Republic 1940-1952, d. 1988), the book is considered a essential reference in the study of colonial architecture in the Dominican Republic. This reprint is part of the Colección Clásicos de los Bibliófilos with an introduction by Eugenio Pérez Montás. LIMITED EDITION OF 1000.

São Paulo: Editora Abril, 1999. b/w and color plates, map, draws., port.s, bibl., color pict. d.j. Photographic essays of Brazilian style and construction from the following regions and by the following established contemporary photographers: São Paulo: Critiano Mascaro; Amazonia: Pedro Martinelli, Tiradentes: Mario Espinosa, Xingu: Maureen Bisilliat; Florianópolis: Fábio Cabral, Lençóis Maranhenses: Araquém Alacantara, Rio de Janeiro, Nana Moraes; Trancoso: Claudio Edinger, Brasília: Cristiano Mascaro. Each with an essay discussing the various stylistic characteristics of architecture.

Monterrey, Mex: Consejo para la Cultura y las Artes de Nuevo León, 2006. b/w and color plates, ports., tbls., mus. notes, recipes, bios/chrons., bibl., color pict. wrps. This is the first of of a series 12 volumes to be published later and that represent the only compilation of the cultural intangible patrimony of the state of Nuevo León in northern México. This book documents the popular culture of folk arts, cooking, crafts, historic architecture, oral history, the festivities for religious patrons, dance and music (popular, religious and ritual), folklore, and literature of Villaldama.

Monterrey, Mex: Consejo para la Cultura y las Artes de Nuevo León, 2009. b/w and color plates, ports., tbls., mus. notes, recipes, bios/chrons., bibl., color pict. wrps. This is the third of a series of 12 volumes to be published later and that represent the only compilation of the cultural intangible patrimony of the state of Nuevo León in northern México. This book documents the popular culture of folk arts, historic architecture, cooking, crafts, oral history, the festivities for religious patrons, dance and music (popular, religious and ritual), folklore, and literature of Mina. The extreme desert conditions of this municipality in the northeastern region of the state has produced a town full of mysticism, with important archaeological sites, history, folkart objects made of ixtle, the dried leaves of the lechuguilla (agave lechuguilla) and a particular gastronomy using native resources like candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) plants and goats. LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES.

Monterrey, Mex: Consejo para la Cultura y las Artes de Nuevo León, 2009. b/w and color plates, ports., tbls., mus. notes, recipes, bios/chrons., bibl., color pict. wrps. This is the fourth of a series of 12 volumes to be published later and that represent the only compilation of the cultural intangible patrimony of the state of Nuevo León in northern México. The birth place of many political and military figures, the Municipality of Lampazos de Naranjo has also a large architectural patrimony. This municipality in the northern part of the State possesses strong religious traditions documented in the present book that documents the popular culture of folk arts, cooking, crafts, oral history, the festivities for religious patrons, dance and music (popular, religious and ritual), folklore, and literature . LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES.

Monterrey, Mex: Consejo para la Cultura y las Artes de Nuevo León, 2008. b/w and color plates, ports., tbls., mus. notes, recipes, bios/chrons., bibl., color pict. wrps. This is the second of a series of 12 volumes to be published later and that represent the only compilation of the cultural intangible patrimony of the state of Nuevo León in northern México. This book documents the popular culture of folk arts, historic architecture, cooking, crafts, oral history, the festivities for religious patrons, dance and music (popular, religious and ritual), folklore, and literature of the town of Bustamante. LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES.

Santiago de Chile: Ediciones ARQ. Escuela de Arquitectura Pontificia Universidad Católica, 1997. port. frontis., b/w and color plates, facs. docs., facs. sig., cats., bibls., fldg. wrps. An extensive look at this Chilean master's works in painting and drawing. Antunez, although trained as an architect, left the profession to pursue what would become an illustrIous career as a painter. Paintings featured in this book were collected exclusively from collectors and museums in Chile. Text includes six exhaustive and critical and biographical essays on his artistic process and development as well as on his influences, the impact he has had on other artists and biographical information. Includes a section of portraits of the artist from his youth and in his later years.

San Francisco, CA: Upper Play Ground/Fifty24SF Gallery, 2008. color frontis, b/w and color plates, ports., color endpapers, pict. boards. Chilean born artist Basco has been contributing his unique street art and graffiti to public canvases all over South America from a very young age and in recent years has had a series of successful gallery appearances around the world. Donde Esta Mi Corazon follows him on a tour through the cultures and cities that are home to the most exciting artists in South America. Including pages of photos, collages, murals and collaborations with Herbert Baglione, Agotok, OS Gemeos, Paloma and others. Bascos work captures the heart of his native Chile with his simple yet expressive faces, skeletons and animals reminiscent of religious icons and amulets brought to life through an expert use of color and texture. Donde Esta Mi Corazon represents another triumphant transition from street to gallery from a DIY artist whose talent could not be contained. Basco is certainly among… Read More

San Salvador, El Salvador: Museo de Arte de El Salvador (MARTE), 2010. b/w and color plates, bios., bibl., ind., wrps. Exhibition surveys the trends, movements and major figures in Salvadoran art and photographic history from 1820-2004. Contents: I: Introducción: revisiones encuentros con el arte salvadoreño -- II: Linea de tiempo -- III: Los trazos de las identidades -- fuentes consultadas -- IV: Lenguajes del paisaje -- fuentes consultadas -- V: De la superficie a lo sublime -- VI: Bajo los signos de Alicia: los territorios del sueño -- fuentes consultadas -- VII: Indice de artistas.

México, D.F.: Arquitectura S.A., 1948. (marginal wear and tears in covers, detached spine, bound with rusty staples; some foxing,not affecting text or plates, o/w good). b/w plates, drawings, plans (some fldg.), elevations, advertisements, index, wrappers. This magazine was founded and directed by one of the great architects of Mexico, Mario Pani. Began publishing under the title "Arquitectura / Selección de arquitectura, urbanismo y decoración" (1938-1945). After no. 20 (April 1946), later issues lack subtitle. CONTENTS: Arquitectura mexicana / por M.M. Campos -- Edificio de apartamentos / Juan de Madariaga, Arqto. -- Pequeña residencia / Carlos Lazo, Arqto. -- Una casa en México / Jorge Rubio, Arqto. -- Cine de cuatro pantallas / por H. Dreyfus -- Escuela Nacional de Arquitectura: Algunos trabajos del año 1947 -- Dibujos del Dr. Atl: a propósito de una exposición -- Documentos XV: Tres láminas de "Recueil et Paralléle des Edifices de Tout Genre Anciens et Modernes, J.N.L. Durand, Paris… Read More