Author: Bond, Evagene H.

Publication Year: 1981

Media Type: Book

Summary:

The case studies in this book all deal with Hispanic design in the necessary context of la comunidad. They show how Hispanic communities have drawn on their rich cultural resources to preserve historic landmarks; create works of public art that instills pride while providing jobs and training; contribute to local economic development; and build housing that is as comfortable culturally as it is physically.

Abstract:

The case studies in this book all deal with Hispanic design in the necessary context of la comunidad. They show how Hispanic communities have drawn on their rich cultural resources to preserve historic landmarks; create works of public art that instills pride while providing jobs and training; contribute to local economic development; and build housing that is as comfortable culturally as it is physically. (Foreword, p. v).

CONTENTS
Forewords by Robert H. McNulty and Michael John Pittas.
Preface by Henry G. Cisneros.

1.   A grassroots adventure in archaeology: Abiquiu, New Mexico.
1A. Abiquiu and Don Cacahuate: A local legend by Gilberto Benito Cordova.

2.   A successful art product with a social impact: The great wall of Los Angeles
      [California].
2A. Quotes from an Urban Artist: Reflections by Judith Baca.

3.   Tenant-controlled redevelopment with a Puerto Rican flavor: Villa Victoria, 
      Boston [Massachusetts].
3A. Areyto - Rediscovering a culture's heroes.

4.   A community in the process of change: Ybor City, Tampa, Florida.
4A. Miami's Little Havana: Simpatico atmosphere and a lure for tourists.

Sources [bibliography].

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Cultural Diversity