Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This paper begins with a discussion of the subtle pervasiveness and influence of classicising tendencies in Bolivia during the twentieth century. After briefly describing the production and characteristics of the work of Arturo Borda (1883-1953), two paintings are analysed in detail that constitute in themselves a justification for classical tastes: La perfección de las artes (or El templo del Ideal) [The perfection of the arts (or The Temple of the Ideal)] and Crítica de los ismos y triunfo del arte clásico [Critique of the Isms and Triumph of the Classical Art]. It concludes with the discussion about anachronism of Borda’s work in his lifetime and today.
Source: Classica boliviana.
Author: Querejazu, Pedro
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217111729