Uruguay Artist Blog most recent posts http://blog.uruguayartist.com en Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:28:17 GMT 200 Posted by Website Introductions: Freedom from the tyranny and imperialism is very important to the history of any country. The preservation of their traditions and culture of a nation amidst the violently enforced influence of colonizers is something to be proud of. Cuba is one of these proud countries as they aim to preserve their people's culture by heading to most parts of<br>Tags: <b>cuban culture day</b>, <b>cuban tradition</b>. Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/cuban_culture_day/20081110-202817-The-Proud-Cuban-Culture http://blog.uruguayartist.com/cuban_culture_day/20081110-202817-The-Proud-Cuban-Culture Posted by Website Introductions: Art is one of the ultimate form of expression. The creativity, perspectives, ideals and resourcefulness of an artist is shown through his art creations. Through art exhibits, a student's eye for art and appreciation is opened enabling them to learn and open their hearts and mind to a wider perspective of how to see the world and address global<br>Tags: <b>montes</b>, <b>latino art</b>. Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/montes/20081026-210730-Santa-Ana-College-Features-Latino-Art-in-a-Joint-Exhibit http://blog.uruguayartist.com/montes/20081026-210730-Santa-Ana-College-Features-Latino-Art-in-a-Joint-Exhibit Posted by Website Introductions: Sal n de las Artes in located in the heart of Washington D.C., at the second floor of Embassy of Uruguay. It has an approximately 270 square meters, perfect for multi media art exhibitions, film projections and other cultural event. Evey month, they feature different art exhibition events on Uruguayan Art featuring different artist that attract a<br>Tags: <b>art exhibitions</b>, <b>salon de las artes</b>. Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/art_exhibitions/20081024-230140-Exhibiting-Uruguays-Art-in-DC http://blog.uruguayartist.com/art_exhibitions/20081024-230140-Exhibiting-Uruguays-Art-in-DC Posted by Website Introductions: Knowing a country does not end with knowing where in the world is a country placed or how is its economy functioning at the moment. To credibly claim that you genuinely know a country, you have to go deep into its culture, which includes its art history. You have to know who make up the foundations of Uruguay's artistic scene. One of them is<br>Tags: <b>daniel pontet</b>, <b></b>. Comments: 1. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/daniel_pontet/20081011-13375-Who-is-Daniel-Pontet http://blog.uruguayartist.com/daniel_pontet/20081011-13375-Who-is-Daniel-Pontet Posted by Website Introductions: "Black people" are still demanding equality against racial discrimination and oppression as of the present. Though international laws has been implemented against racial discrimination, there are still a vast majority and profound population of "white people" who still discriminates the blacks. This also occurs to even political refuge countries<br>Tags: <b>folkloric music</b>, <b>racial discrimination in uruguay</b>. Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/folkloric_music/20080927-225631-Candombe-and-the-Oppression- http://blog.uruguayartist.com/folkloric_music/20080927-225631-Candombe-and-the-Oppression- Posted by Website Introductions: A lawyer, writer, politician and painter are the known professions of Pedro Figari in his 77 years of living. He did not started painting in his early years bu he is best known as an early modernist painter and often emphasizes on every day aspects of life in his art pieces. He intended to elevate Uruguayan culture and help his viewers learn to<br>Tags: <b>uruguayan artists</b>, <b>pedro figari</b>. Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/uruguayan_artists/20080926-231256-Uruguayan-Artist http://blog.uruguayartist.com/uruguayan_artists/20080926-231256-Uruguayan-Artist Posted by Website Introductions: "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." is a quotation by famous artist Edgar Degas which holds true about art. There are a number of contemporary artists involve with different art forms who encourage and enrich the minds of the public about art and appreciation. Daniel Martinez Fuentes, is one of these contemporary fine artists<br>Tags: <b>daniel martinez fuentes</b>, <b>contemporary classicism</b>. Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/daniel_martinez_fuentes/20080911-22590-Contemporary-Classicism-The-Majestic-Art-of-Daniel-Martinez-Fuentes http://blog.uruguayartist.com/daniel_martinez_fuentes/20080911-22590-Contemporary-Classicism-The-Majestic-Art-of-Daniel-Martinez-Fuentes Posted by Website Introductions: (/Uruguay) Candombe. Have you ever heard of this word If you are not Uruguayan, then you most probably haven't heard of it. Outisde the country it doesn't have much influence. But that is exactly the reason why this website is made up--to introduce Afro-Uruguayan rhythm to the rest of the world. For more information, just visit the website. Link:<br>Tags: <b>afro uruguayan rhythm</b>, <b>candombe</b>. Uruguay Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/Uruguay/candombe/20080901-143313-What-is-Candombe http://blog.uruguayartist.com/Uruguay/candombe/20080901-143313-What-is-Candombe Posted by Website Introductions: (/Uruguay) This site contains catalog with photos of art materials from Uruguay. These beautiful paintings can be yours. Few of them are: Old Kiosk in Matriz Square (Montevideo - Uruguay Church of Colonia del Sacramento Street of the sighs in Colonia del Sacramento Old Street towards the Rio de la Plata Historic District in Colonia del<br>Tags: <b>tugboats</b>, <b>matriz square</b>. Uruguay Comments: 0. http://blog.uruguayartist.com/Uruguay/matriz_square/20071204-100718-Art-Exhibit http://blog.uruguayartist.com/Uruguay/matriz_square/20071204-100718-Art-Exhibit