Presented by Fundacion Cisneros (the Cisneros Foundation), the Coleccion Cisneros is a visual arts program that focuses on Latin American art, culture, education, and social concerns. Designed to increase awareness and understanding of Latin American art "in the context of Western art history," this online collection features 166 works and emphasizes abstract twentieth century art from Venezuela, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. For art lovers and historians, this site also contains a timeline, maps, a study guide consisting of an index of artists and movements, a glossary of art terms, and translations of manifestos and essays. Available in low and high bandwidth versions, this site is accessible in three different languages -- English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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