Previously published as Latin American art of the 20th century, 1993 and 2004.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-226) and index.

Forerunners and independents -- The first modern movements -- Mexican muralism -- Muralism beyond Mexico -- The exiles -- Mexico : four women and one man -- A climate of change -- Geometric abstraction -- Informal abstraction -- Expressionist tendencies -- Realism, pop art and surrealism -- Moving towards the present -- Latin American art now.

In this classic survey, now updated and with full-colour images throughout, Edward Lucie-Smith introduces the art of Latin America from 1900 to the present day. He discusses in detail major figures such as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, as well as dozens of less well-known artists. Those who spent their lives in exile, and artists from Europe and the US who lived in South America, such as Leonora Carrington, are all included in this broad, comprehensive view. A new chapter extends the discussion into the 21st century, summarising key trends and most notable figures of the last 2 decades.