A Companion to Mexican Studies (Monografías A) (Volume 230) by Peter Standish (Author, Contributor)

ISBN: 9781855661349

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tamesis Books, October 22, 2006

Hardcover, 244 pages

This Companion volume traces the evolution of the major creative aspects of Mexican culture from pre-Columbian times to the present. Dealing in turn with the cultures of Mesoamerica, the colonial period, the onset of independence and the modern era, the author explores Aztec arts, the role of the performing arts in the process of evangelisation, manifestations of cultural dependence, of the search for national identity, and the struggle for modernity, drawing examples from such diverse activities as architecture, painting, music, dance, literature, film and media. There is also a brief account of the distinctive characteristics of Mexican Spanish. Maps, a chronology, a bibliographical essay and a lengthy bibliography round off this comprehensive guide, making it an indispensable research tool for those seriously interested in Mexican culture. Peter Standish is Professor of Spanish at one of the divisions of the University of North Carolina system.

Table of Contents

Mesoamerica - Peter StandishCultures and Conquest - Peter StandishColonial Mexico - Peter StandishFrom Independence to the Early Twentieth Century - Peter StandishThe Revolution and Since - Peter StandishClosing Words - Peter StandishConclusion - Peter Standish