Los inicios del arte abstracto en Costa Rica 1958-1971

Excellent Study Of Beginnings Of Costa Rican Abstract Art Pays Tribute To The Pioneering Role Of Its Seminal Figure, Manuel De La Cruz González, Clarifying The Origins Of His Work After He Left The Country To Escape Political Reprisal. Makes Evident The Connection Between González And The Venezuelan Geometric-abstractionists. Well Documented And Illustrated, Although Mostly In B/w, Work Is One Of The Best Studies On The Subject Published So Far In Central America--handbook Of Latin American Studies, V. 58. Eugenia Zavaleta O. This Publication Of The Museo De Arte Costarricense Documents Three Exhibitions Held In January 1958 At The Museo Nacional. The Artists Exhibited Are Considered To Be The Beginners Of The Abstract Art Movement In Costa Rica. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 175-200).