Mário Pedrosa

“Mário Pedrosa was one of the twentieth century’s foremost  art critics, philosophers, historians, and museum directors. His writings fashioned many of the principal directions of Brazilian visual cultures throughout the 1940s and beyond—a critical time of change from the modes of modernism and social realism into the era of Constructivism, Conceptualism, and other avant-garde trends. Until now, his work was almost exclusively known to readers of his native language, Portuguese. This book, with its thoughtful English translations, is a landmark in modern art history and provides a window into the highly original perceptions and opinions of an extraordinary thinker.” - Edward J. Sullivan, Helen Gould Sheppard Professor in the History of Art, Institute of Fine Arts and College of Arts and Science, New York University

“Expertly edited and superbly translated, this long-awaited anthology of the writings of one of the most important art critics of the mid-twentieth century is certain to transform  the study of Latin American art in very significant ways.” - Alexander Alberro, Virginia Bloedel Wright Professor of Art History, Barnard College/Columbia University

"Informative brief essays by critics and scholars, including some who knew and collaborated with Pedrosa, introduce the volume as a whole and preface each of the eight sections. Pedrosa’s life and career are detailed in a chronology created by his grandson. This long-overdue volume makes an important contribution to the literature of modernism. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals." - E. Douglas, Choice

"[T]his volume of the writings of Brazilian arts scholars Mário Pedrosa (1900–81) is indeed a welcome event. Pedrosa is considered to be a key figure in the criticism of contemporary Brazilian art, the sort of intellectual presence who both defines the parameters of the subject and establishes major theoretical foundations." - David William Foster, Hispania

"This essential and third anthology focusing on Latin America renewed my admiration for Pedrosa’s extraordinary critical legacy. It further explained his life’s commitment to both artistic and political revolutions.... The illustrations ... add significant visual and historical dimensions to this anthology." - Simone Osthoff, Luso-Brazilian Review