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Author:

Engle, Margarita.

Title:

The sculptors of light : poems about Cuban women artists / written by Margarita Engle ; illustrated by Cecilia Puglesi.

Edition:

First Edition.

Publisher:

Reycraft Books

Copyright Date:

2023

Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm.

Subject:

Women artists--Cuba.
Women artists.
Women sculptors--Cuba.
Women sculptors.
Women--Cuba.
Women--Cuba--Poetry.
Women--Poetry.
Women.
Women photographers--Cuba.
Women photographers.
Women architects--Cuba.
Women architects.
Women musicians--Cuba.
Women musicians.
Poetry.
Informational works.
Illustrated works.

Other Authors:

Puglesi, Cecilia.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Anonymous -- Amelia's garden : Amelia Peláez (1896-1968) -- Galaxies : Loló Soldevilla (1901-1971) -- The early women photographers of Cuba -- The sculptor of light : Rita Longa (1912-2000) -- Minimalist : Carmen Herrera (1915-2022) -- Building hope : Maria Margarita Egaña Fernández (1921-1975) -- Nancy's wings : Nancy Morejón (1944-present) -- Earth-body : Ana Mendieta (1948-1985) -- Never silenced : Belkis Ayón (1966-1999) -- Freedom of speech : Many artists.

Summary:

"From folk art to photography, architecture to painting, sculpture to music, female Cuban artists have long gone unnoticed on a global scale. This poetry collection highlights the lives and legacies of eight Cuban women who have redefined art in their communities." Book jacket.

ISBN:

1478879602
9781478879602

LCCN:

2023902962

Locations:

FLPB224 -- Garnavillo Public Library (Garnavillo)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

KLPC566 -- West Point Public Library (West Point)