Sonidos negros

Aprende a dibujar letras: un cuaderno de actividades que incluye consejos, técnicas, páginas para practicar y proyectos

Presents essays that analyze the art teachings in Mexico City from the 18th to 20th century, particularly in 4 prestigious institutions: the Academia de San Carlos, the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria (now the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildelfonso), the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes and the Secretaría de Educación Pública. The outcome is the present anthological volume.

What began as a familiar, entertaining tv series has become--thanks to its creators the Duffer Brothers and its cast--a worldwide success. Set in the 80s, Stranger Things narrates the disappearance of a young boy named will in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana. When his best friends go searching for him, they encounter a mysterious girl named Eleven who has telekinetic powers. This book shines a light on the production of the series, and all its 80s references and nostalgia.

Behind Frida Kahlo’s portraits, lies the story of both her life and work. It is precisely this combination that draws the reader in. Frida’s work is a record of her life, and rarely can we learn so much about an artist from what she records inside the picture frame. Frida Kahlo truly is Mexico’s gift to the history of art. She was just eighteen years old when a terrible bus accident changed her life forever, leaving her handicapped and burdened with constant physical pain. But her explosive character, raw determination and hard work helped to shape her artistic talent. And although he...