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Overview
This book paints the story of a Western artist's discovery of authentic Mexico, encapsulating a journey away from narrow observations of the country's stereotypes- black and white films, cactus', cartels, and the jumping bean- towards a greater understanding of its significance in the social and geopolitical landscape. From the emergence of Mexican muralism in the immediate wake of the country's early 20th-century revolution to traditional customs that have survived and flourished amidst the country's progress. Rooney draws his inspiration from a myriad of spaces and places, permanently recording their significance in a book that can only be described as having a touch of eternal Mexico.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781916846180
- ISBN-10: 1916846181
- Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
- Publish Date: November 2024
- Dimensions: 10.78 x 9.24 x 0.73 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.85 pounds
- Page Count: 112
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