Juan Ponce de Le›n

Trained originally in the French classical manner, Matisse was inspired by the Impressionists and Cezanne to create a style that brought out the beauty of color, form and line by reducing them to the bare essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't interested in being associated with any school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio, he defies the image of the artist as a tortured soul. In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge...

Tells the story of Mexico during the reign of Maximiliano and Carlota, the French Prince and Princess who were offered rule over Mexico from Napoleon III while Juárez was battling for the Mexican republic. Illustrated with reproductions from historical archives.

La conmemoración de los 60 años del Teatro Experimental de Jalisco es el motivo para recordar la importancia del teatro en la sociedad, ya que los escenarios y las artes escénicas han servido siempre para dar voz, se han utilizado como vehículo sin censura para expresarse y crear espacios de libertad. Tras seis décadas de operación, este teatro mantiene su misión como un espacio para albergar diferentes voces, diversas expresiones artísticas y para todo tipo de público. Justamente de ello trata este libro: de la huella que ha dejado este recinto en su comunidad a partir de explorar...

Helps youngsters learn about these colorful figures and their fascinating lives through riddles, question and answer games, and activities. PP.