See also the following research guides
- Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
Facilitates access to online information to, from, or on Latin America. The target audience is people living in Latin America, as well as those around the world who have an interest in the region.
The Language of Objects in the Art of the Americas by Call Number: Art Library, N6502 .S86 2007ISBN: 9780300111064In this wide-ranging book, a distinguished scholar of Latin American art explores the meanings of created and depicted objects from the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions of the New World. Edward J. Sullivan begins with objects exchanged during encounters between indigenous peoples of the Americas and newly-arrived Europeans, and he pursues the discussion to the present day, as artists engage in breaking down constructed concepts of "Latin American-ness." Sullivan's scope is sweeping-the changing meanings of objects over five centuries-and he encourages deeper conversation about the complexities of today's culture of the Americas. From American-made handicrafts displayed in Old World curiosity cabinets, to still life paintings projecting a Latin American nation's proud self-image, to 20th-century "found objects" identified as works of art, objects from the Americas provide a wealth of cultural insights. This generously illustrated volume invites the reader to travel across time and national boundaries to examine an array of these extraordinary and meaningful objects.
Searching OBIS - Useful subject headings
Gather subject headings and other relevant words in a keyword list. Combine terms in a Keyword search to expand results.
| LOCATION | DATE or PERIOD | SUBJECT or OBJECT TYPE |
| Art, Brazilian | 16th century or 16th century | Portrait miniatures |
| Art, Latin America | Art, Baroque | Self-portraits |
| Art, Peruvian | Portraits | |
| Art – Peru |
For example, a Keyword search for Art, Latin America and Art Baroque, led to The Ibero-American Baroque.