Gramática de la lengua árabe moderna

This book presents a selection of works from the contemporary art collection of the UMAC, emphasizing more recent acquisitions and a few works that have been placed on long-term loan. Also includes some of the highlights from earlier phases of the collection's history.

Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) is one of the undisputed masters of 19th-century Spanish painting. He is also often called "The first of the Moderns" because of his bold technique and his belief that the personal vision of the artist is more important than the tradition. With illustrations and the text covering the main incidents of his life, this book on Spanish painter Goya will entice all art lovers.

Iniciadas con la circulación mediterránea de la pintura del gótico internacional y el primer Renacimiento, las relaciones artísticas entre Génova y España recibieron un impulso definitivo gracias a los fuertes vínculos políticos y económicos que desde mediados del siglo XVI unieron a aquella República con la Monarquía Hispánica. La llamada de Felipe II a un nutrido grupo de pintores genoveses para participar en la decoración del monasterio de El Escorial marcó uno de los primeros hitos de un largo flujo de artistas, obras y materiales de procedencia genovesa hacia la Península...

Matteo, an internationally known teacher of ethnic dance, choreographer of more than 50 original works, current president of the Spanish Dance Society and creator of the Foundation of Ethnic Dance, has put together an extensive analysis of the traditions of Spanish Dance. Contained within this study is a section on basic positions and techniques, an alphabetical listing of 800 terms with definitions, drawings, Labanotation diagrams, samples of typical music, and historical and contemporary photographs illustrating styles and positions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR