Juan O'Gorman: A Confluence of Civilizations

by Catherine Nixon Cooke

Book Overview

To create the "Confluence of Civilizations" mural commissioned for the 1968 World's Fair in San Antonio, Texas, Juan O'Gorman collected natural stones from all over Mexico--twelve colors in all--field stones that the artist knew would never fade or change their hue. Juan O'Gorman: A Confluence of Civilizations follows the life of Juan O'Gorman and covers the creation of this spectacular piece of midcentury public art that stands the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595347976
• ISBN13: 9781595347978
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Maverick Books
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.1" x 8.1"