Latin American HUM

This has been a difficult year, however, I have had the opportunity to read great texts thanks to my classes at school. This is the list of them: Christenson, Allen. Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of The Maya . O Books, 2003 If you are interested in Latin American culture, this is definitely a book you should read. It contains passages of the stories told through generations of the Mayas regarding the creation, in addition to other stories that were recorded on paper and pieces of art that support the texts. It has some funny sections, however, the main purpose is to learn about such a valuable and beautiful culture. Christenson does an exceptional job translating the text. Holmes, Seth. Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies . The Regents of the University of California, 2013. The dedication and effort to carry out his job as a medical anthropologist are reflected in the quality of information contained in this book. The details with which Holmes describes each of his experiences help to recreate it ...

Fig. 1. Wheels of Democracy, Yisrael Feldsott, 2006,  Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 80x144 in.           This time I had the opportunity to experience a virtual visit to The Mexican Museum at Fort Mason Center. I am not a person who has visited many museums, however, this new activity seemed to me as an enriching experience and an alternative so that there are more people appreciating art, not just the population where the work is located at that time. The painting that struck me is entitled Wheels of Democracy , belonging to the artist Yisrael Feldsott in his collection Chants and Prayers. This was painted in 2006 and is Mixed Media on Wood Panel, relatively large (80 x 144 in). The scene presents at least five naked individuals, being executed by two armed people whose faces cannot be seen. It is a very strong scene as they show faces of terror in addition to already having gunshot wounds on their bodies. It is stated that “Wheels of Democracy suggests Wes...