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South American

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the cultures of the continent of South America, which is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, Central America, and the Antarctic region.

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Ancient Arts of the Andes, July 23-September 19, 1954

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A major exhibition of more than 400 native, indigenous, and folk art objects tracing the history of the South American Andean region from about 1200 BCE until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. The exhibition was a collaboration between the Legion of Honor, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The exhibition records span 19 folders plus a catalog, bulletin, and photographs.

Dates: July 23-September 19, 1954

Arts of Ancient America, September 15-October 28, 1951

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An exhibition of over 125 art objects by ancient artists from Mexico, Central America, and South America. The exhibition records span three folders plus a bulletin and photographs.

Dates: September 15-October 28, 1951

Brazil Builds: Photographs and Models, Circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, September 22-October 15, 1944

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An exhibition of 100 photographs and 2 models of old and Modern architecture of Brazil, as surveyed by American architect Philip L. Goodwin during a trip to the country. He arranged the exhibition for the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition records span seven folders.

Dates: September 22-October 15, 1944

Faces and Places in Brazil: Photographs by Genevieve Naylor, November 9-30, 1943

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An exhibition of photographs of Brazil taken by American artist Genevieve Naylor while there promoting anti-Nazi ties between the U.S. and Brazil under the U.S. Office of Inter-American Affairs from 1940 to 1942. The exhibition was arranged and circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: November 9-30, 1943

Flight of the Image: An Exhibition of Feathers, September 27-November 16, 1952

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An exhibition examining the use and imagery of feathers in art and objects across cultures, including native and indigenous cultures of North America, South America, the South Pacific, and Hawaii. As well as feathers in circus paraphernalia and Victorian styles, bird specimens, and various clothing and art objects. The exhibition records span eight folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.

Dates: September 27-November 16, 1952

Painted Faces, Masks: Religious, Decorative and Festive, November 21, 1953-January 10, 1954

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An exhibition of 60 masks comparing the religious, decorative, and festival masks across the globe. The exhibition records span three folders plus a bulletin and photographs.

Dates: November 21, 1953-January 10, 1954

Paintings by F. Luis Mora, August 9-September 8, 1928

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An exhibition of portrait and figure paintings of Mexican people by noted American artist F. Luis Mora. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: August 9-September 8, 1928

Pan-American Exhibition, February 15-April 1, 1926

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A large exhibition of 400-500 paintings from North, Central, and South America displaying unity and the diverse cultures of the western hemisphere. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: February 15-April 1, 1926

Photographs of Cuba by Michael E. Bry, April 29-June 4, 1961

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An exhibition of about 30 photographs of Cuba by German artist Michael E. Bry. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: April 29-June 4, 1961

Photographs of Venezuela, Haiti, Trinidad, and Netherland Guiana by Albert Greenfield, January 12-[February 28], 1946

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An exhibition of 123 photographs of Venezuela, Haiti, Trinidad, and Suriname by American artist Albert Greenfield. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: January 12-[February 28], 1946