{"title":"James Oles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Oles\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the rich tapestry of Latin American arts and culture. His works delve into the intersections of art, history, and architecture, illuminating the vibrant traditions and revolutionary movements that shape Mexico’s cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful, well-researched narratives that combine visual analysis with cultural context, making these books essential for anyone interested in the artistic heritage and evolving identities within the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-and-architecture-in-mexico-by-james-oles-9780500204061","title":"Art and Architecture in Mexico","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new interpretive history of Mexican art and architecture from the Spanish Conquest to the early decades of the twenty-first century is the most comprehensive introduction to the subject in fifty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author ranges widely across media and genres, offering new readings of paintings, murals, sculptures, buildings, prints and photographs. He interprets major works by such famous artists as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, but also discusses less familiar figures who were equally important in the construction of national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Mexican art is set in its rich historical context by the book’s treatment of political and social change. The author draws on recent scholarship to examine crucial issues of race, class and gender, including an exploration of the work of indigenous artists during the colonial period, and of women artists in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, Oles shows how artists in Mexico participated in local and international developments, and highlights the important role played by Mexicans in the art world of the last five centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595700060396,"sku":"9780500204061","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500204061-art-and-architecture-in-mexico.jpg?v=1777903482"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-oles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}