About this title: Originating in the early seventies, Chicano art long remained unrecognised by the art and gallery world. This breakthrough publication features the work of twenty six Chicano artists and marks the transition of this unique and exciting movement into the critical fold of contemporary art. Defined by Marin as a blending of traditional Mexican and American Pop influences; Chicano art depicts Hispanic culture, religion and politics with brilliant colour and emotion. Including incisive essays by leading scholars on the origins of the school, CHICANO VISIONS shows how artists such as Gronk, Patssi ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: First edition thus
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; A Bullfinch Press Book, Boston
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780821228067ISBN:0821228064
Description: Very Good. Remainder. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 160 pp., col. illus., bib. notes; 27 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Corner crease/front cover. Price-clipped wraps. Remainder mark/tail edge. Stated "First North American Edition. " Another copy available. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "Cheech Marin, well known for his three decades of work as a comedian, actor, director, and musician, has long championed Chicano artists and been a collector of their work. This ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company / A Bulfinch Press Book, Boston
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780821228067ISBN:0821228064
Description: 160p., high-gloss paperstock and color reproduction throughout. 10.5 x 9.5 inch glossy frenchfold wraps. Accompanies the touring exhibit. A stunning book if one has not seen the show, a disappointing one if indeed one went, as many of the canvases are gigantic and have a huge impact when seen for real. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Bulfinch
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780821228067ISBN:0821228064
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Small slit to front cover, remainder mark to bottom edge, else very good, clean, tight, and bright condition. Essays by Max Benavidez, Constance Cortez, Tere Romo. A Bulfinch Press Book, Little, Brown & Co., 2002. Quality paperback, size: 9.5"x10.5", fully illustrated in color, 160pp. read more
Edition: First North American Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Little Brown & Company, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780821228050ISBN:0821228056
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" Tall. "CHICANO VISIONS: AMERICAN PAINTERS ON THE VERGE is the most comprehensive survey of a remarkably dynamic, and growing, body of work. The Chicano art movement was developed outside the national and international spotlights, mainly in Los Angles, the San Francisco Bay area, San Antonio, and other cities in south Texas....At the core of CHICANO VISIONS is a portfolio of ninety-six stunning paintings, largely drawn from Marin's own collection. " This ... read more
Edition: First
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Bulfinch Press/Little Brown and Company, Boston
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780821228067ISBN:0821228064
Description: Fine-Collectible in None as Issued jacket. upto12"tall/ 0821228064. Fine PB, inscribed by author on inside front cover: "To Nick Enjoy! Cheech 2007. " 160 p., [102 p. of plates printed on both sides]: col. ill.; 27 cm. From the front flap: "At the core of Chicano Visions is a portfolio of ninety-six stunning paintings, largely drawn from Marin's own collection. Three essays by leading scholars in the field, an introduction and commentaries on the works by Cheech Marin, and biographies of the ... read more
Description: Very Good. Previously read with moderate shelf wear. No underlining or margin notes present. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
"Will leaf thru this before bed for the next week. Some paintings I am all about-- I really like John Valdez's work: lots of realistic detail, capturing a moment."
"yea its the cheech from cheech and chong. but don't let that fool you. He has good taste in art. Really raw, beautiful, underground stuff. I got this at the used book store too."
"I was lucky enough to get to see part of this collection (Cheech's) in Chicago. Some of these paintings are just amazing and I got to see my favorite."
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