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Explores the imagery of woman in Mexican art and visual culture. Examines how woman signified a variety of concepts, from modernity to authenticity and revolutionary social transformation, both before and after the Mexican Revolution.



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“This important research will add significantly to the understanding of this period of Mexican history.”

—Magali M. Carrera,University of Massachusetts



Table of Contents

Contents

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. The Eternal Feminine: Self-Sacrifice, Modesty, and Discretion

2. Fin de Siglo: Modernity and the Culture of Decadence

3. Pupilas and Mestizas

4. Santa, La India Bonita, and Mexican Maternity

5. Desnudas, Amazonas, and Tehuanas

6. Double Portraits: “Sons (and Daughters) of La Malinche”

Epilogue

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Becoming Modern Becoming Tradition Women Gender and Representation in Mexican Art

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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Explores the imagery of woman in Mexican art and visual culture. Examines how woman signified a variety of concepts, from modernity to authenticity and revolutionary social transformation, both before and after the Mexican Revolution.



      Trade Review

      “This important research will add significantly to the understanding of this period of Mexican history.”

      —Magali M. Carrera,University of Massachusetts



      Table of Contents

      Contents

      List of Illustrations

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction

      1. The Eternal Feminine: Self-Sacrifice, Modesty, and Discretion

      2. Fin de Siglo: Modernity and the Culture of Decadence

      3. Pupilas and Mestizas

      4. Santa, La India Bonita, and Mexican Maternity

      5. Desnudas, Amazonas, and Tehuanas

      6. Double Portraits: “Sons (and Daughters) of La Malinche”

      Epilogue

      Notes

      Bibliography

      Index

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