Art of Latin America, 1900-1980 (Inter-American Development Bank)

Traba (1930-1983) stood at the forefront of art criticism in Latin America and the Caribbean until her untimely death in a plane crash. Her writing and analysis are infused with passionate insight into art and artists as well as history and society. Written ten years ago, her last work is now published as a result of the efforts of individuals associated with the Art Museum of the Americas (it is her first to be translated into English). A substantial foreword by the ex-president of Colombia discusses Traba's extraordinary life and work. Abundantly illustrated. Paper edition (unseen), $29.95. Distributed by Johns Hopkins University Press. 9x11.5" Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.