Routledge Latin American Art at MoMA - Museum Studies Book

Explore the history of the Modernist canon through a new lens with Latin American Art at The Museum of Modern Art: The Power of the Canon. This Routledge research volume examines how the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) shaped global understandings of twentieth-century art. While MoMA is famous for defining art history through its major collections, its lesser-known holdings of Latin American art offer a different perspective on how stylistic categories were built. This study looks at how hierarchies and exclusions in art history form over time. By analyzing these specific holdings, the book reveals how MoMA played a role in establishing definitions that influenced the art world. It is a necessary resource for those interested in museum studies, art history, and the evolution of the Modernist movement. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the institutional roles that create and maintain artistic standards.