20 Centuries of Mexican Art, 1940 Moma Art Exhibit Book

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This is a limited edition book from the 1940 "Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art" exhibition at the Museum of Modern … Read more This is a limited edition book from the 1940 "Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art" exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The exhibit was a"landmark cultural event showcasing the depth and diversity of Mexican artistic heritage.This 200-page, softcover/wraps book includes 175 plates, with 20 in full color. The text is in Spanish and English. The publication was limited to 25K. This copy is in very good, vintage/antique condition. A lengthy, 1946 inscription is found on the half-title page, opposite a tipped-in page of Corrections. The book was formerly housed in the Hollywood Faux Library prop house.. There is a stamp on the inside back cover. The interior is clean, bright and unmarked. The backstory: The exhibit included more than 5,000 art works spanning ancient, colonial, folk, and modern Mexican art. The Modern section displayed paintings by Frieda Kahlo, Diego Rivera and the artists Siqueiros, Tamayo, Orozco,and more. During the exhibit, the entire MoMA Museum was transformed, including the courtyard, which featured an open-air Mexican market with crafts and towering pre-Columbian statues. Curated by Miguel Covarrubias, Roberto Montenegro, Manuel Toussaint, and some of Mexico’s most prominent art historians and artists. Originally destined for a French museum, the exhibit was rerouted to New York due to WWII shipping risks. This is an amazing book for anyone collecting or designing Mexicana style. A great reference - inspiring and intriguing. It will be sent, carefully packed with tracking. See less