{"title":"Patricio del Real","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricio del Real\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich intersections of history, art, and society primarily within the Latin American context. His works offer thoughtful examinations of cultural construction and the evolution of identity through visual and social narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful perspectives on how art shapes and reflects broader cultural dynamics, with a focus on the complexities of Latin America’s artistic and intellectual landscapes. \u003cem\u003eConstructing Latin America\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his approach to blending cultural critique with historical inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"constructing-latin-america-by-patricio-del-real-9780300254563","title":"Constructing Latin America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA nuanced look at how the Museum of Modern Art’s carefully curated treatment of Latin American architecture promoted U.S. political, economic, and cultural interests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the interwar period and immediately following World War II, the U.S. government promoted the vision of a modern, progressive, and democratic Latin America and worked to cast the region as a partner in the fight against fascism and communism. This effort was bolstered by the work and products of many institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing modern architecture to imagine a Latin America under postwar U.S. leadership, MoMA presented blockbuster shows, including \u003cem\u003eBrazil Builds\u003c\/em\u003e (1943) and \u003cem\u003eLatin American Architecture since 1945\u003c\/em\u003e (1955), that deployed racially coded aesthetics and emphasized the confluence of “Americanness” and “modernity” in a globalising world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into the heated debates of the period and presenting never-before-published internal documents and photos from the museum and the Nelson A. Rockefeller archives, Patricio del Real is the first to fully address MoMA’s role in U.S. cultural imperialism and its consequences through its exhibitions on Latin American art and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430325469420,"sku":"9780300254563","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300254563.jpg?v=1774559198"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/patricio-del-real.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}