Brazilian Art Under Dictatorship: Antonio Manuel, Artur Barrio, and Cildo Meireles

Claudia Calirman, 2012

Overview

This sophisticated analysis explores the intersection of politics and visual arts during Brazil's most repressive military regime years, from 1968 to 1975. Art historian Claudia Calirman examines how Brazilian artists responded to the political climate and introduced new international trends. The book highlights innovative, politically charged art forms, including ephemeral works like performance art, media-based art, and conceptualism, which served as methods to evade censorship.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the political impact on art during authoritarian regimes.
• Students and scholars of Latin American art history.
• Those curious about conceptual and performance art practices.

Key features

• Paperback binding
• 232 pages
• Published in 2012
• ISBN: 9780822351535
• Publisher: Wiley