Latin America Illustration an Exploration of Influences
Maria De Los Angeles Lopez
Illustration (School of Graduate Studies)
About this Item
- Title
- Latin America Illustration an Exploration of Influences
- Contributor Names
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De Los Angeles Lopez, Maria (Author)
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Reitschel, Barbara (Thesis advisor)
- Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. Illustration (Degree granting institution)
- Date
- 2023
- Degree Information
- M.A. Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York 2023
- Department: Illustration
- Advisor: Barbara Reitschel
- Committee member: Brendan Leach
- Abstract
- This paper explores the various origins and evolution of Latin American illustration. Latin American illustration is the visual imagery of South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and illustrations made by Latin American artists living in other countries. Latin American artists explored their indigenous traditions and those inherited by other regions to create illustrations. Latin American Art has many origins that have evolved pre and postcolonial times. The style has a unique genre evident through the different mediums used to express historical, social, and economic struggles and achievements that distinguish many parts of Latin America. It is not universal and illustrators from different countries have been molded by their experiences, culture, and surroundings. In this way, many of these artists consciously attempt to be authentic by staying true to their heritage. Latin American illustrators have developed disciplines that were partially influenced by other regions, such as America and Europe.
- This paper will attempt to prove that Latin American illustrator’s work is not derivative of any other culture. It is evident that the richness of Latin American illustration has been swayed by many components that have assisted in shaping it. Therefore, this paper hopes to explore different influences that have contributed to illustration in Latin America. This research will investigate the influence of many artists in the largest cities of Latin America by finding visual imageries that were designed for publication in a variety of media. Then, aim to prove that although different movements in their country and styles from abroad influenced Latin American artists, they consciously refused to implement those styles in their work and possessed a significant amount of authenticity.
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- Identifier
- FIT Repository ID: etd_000991
- Language
- English
Citation
De Los Angeles Lopez, M. (2023). Latin America Illustration an Exploration of Influences [Master's thesis, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York]. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/179261
De Los Angeles Lopez, Maria. Latin America Illustration an Exploration of Influences. 2023. Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, Master's thesis. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/179261
De Los Angeles Lopez, Maria. "Latin America Illustration an Exploration of Influences." Master's thesis, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, 2023. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/179261