Revolution on Paper
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Description for Revolution on Paper
Paperback. Between 1910 and 1920, Mexico was convulsed by socialist revolution, from which emerged a strong left-wing government that laid great stress on art as a vehicle for promoting revolutionary values. This book features approximately 130 prints by over 40 artists, including the three great men of Mexican art of the period. Num Pages: 192 pages, 140 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACX; AFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 241 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Between 1910 and 1920 Mexico was convulsed by socialist revolution, from which emerged a strong left-wing government that laid great stress on art as a vehicle for promoting revolutionary values. This led to a pioneering programme to cover the walls of public buildings with vast murals and, later, to setting up print workshops to produce works for mass distribution and education. This book is published to accompany the first ever exhibition on this period to be held in Europe, on view at the British Museum from 27 October - 28 February 2010. It will feature approximately 130 prints by over ... Read more
Between 1910 and 1920 Mexico was convulsed by socialist revolution, from which emerged a strong left-wing government that laid great stress on art as a vehicle for promoting revolutionary values. This led to a pioneering programme to cover the walls of public buildings with vast murals and, later, to setting up print workshops to produce works for mass distribution and education. This book is published to accompany the first ever exhibition on this period to be held in Europe, on view at the British Museum from 27 October - 28 February 2010. It will feature approximately 130 prints by over ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
1044g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714126708
SKU
V9780714126708
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-24
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