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The first indepth study of a mesmerizing and colorful art from colonial MexicoThe pictorial genre known as casta painting is one of the most compelling forms of artistic expression from colonial Mexico. Created as sets of consecutive images, the works portray racial mixing among the main groups that inhabited the colony: Indians, Spaniards, and Africans. In this beautifully illustrated book, Ilona Katzew places casta paintings in their social and historical context, showing for the first time the ways in which the meanings of the paintings changed along with shifting colonial politics.The book examines how casta painting developed art historically, why race became the subject of a pictorial genre that spanned an entire century, who commissioned and collected the works, and what meanings the works held for contemporary audiences. Drawing on a range of previously unpublished archival and visual material, Katzew sheds new light on racial dynamics of eighteenthcentury Mexico and on the construction of identity and selfimage in the colonial world.
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The images in this book are truly gorgeous and very well presented. However, my copy came with a binding issue, which was disappointing. I love the content but the quality control could be improved.
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Lucia Torres
Great insight into history!
This book offers a fascinating look at race and society in 18th century Mexico through art. The images are beautifully reproduced, and I appreciate the detailed commentary alongside each. Perfect for history buffs like me!
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Daniel Ramirez
Excellent resource for educators
I bought this for my classroom and it’s been a hit! The visuals engage students and the text provides good context. It’s a necessary addition for anyone teaching about race in colonial Latin America.
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Samuel Ng
Interesting but a bit dry
The concept of this book is intriguing, showcasing race through painting, but I found some parts a bit hard to get through. Still, the illustrations are stunning and worth it for the visuals alone.
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Chris Johnson
Not what I expected
I was looking forward to a more comprehensive analysis, but it seems to skim the surface on some topics. The images are great, but I hoped for more depth in the writing. It’s okay, but could be better.
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