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Influences Of Pre-Columbian Art In The Work Of Eduardo RamíRez Villamizar, June-Marie Lam
Influences Of Pre-Columbian Art In The Work Of Eduardo RamíRez Villamizar, June-Marie Lam
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Eduardo Ramirez Villamizar is a twentieth century Colombian sculptor who is, like many of his contemporaries, intent on the creation of art that is particularly Latin American in character. In pursuit of this goal, he relies on an innate spirituality and on inspiration from his visual memory. His work demonstrates an unconscious bond with artists of the Pre-Columbian societies and shows a recognized appreciation of their techniques of visual expression.
An overview of Pre-Columbian art and culture, as well as a review of the development of Latin American art with special emphasis on the art of Colombia, provide a basis …