52 - CALI (François). The Art of the Conquistador

CALI (François). The Art of the Conquistador Grenoble, Arthaud, circa 1960–1970. A beautifully illustrated book devoted to Spanish-American colonial art, which emerged from the encounter between European traditions and pre-Columbian cultures. Photographs by Claude Arthaud and François Hébert-Stevens highlight the religious architecture, sculpted decorations, and decorative arts of Mexico and Spanish America. This book is representative of the major art and travel publications produced by Arthaud during the Trente Glorieuses. Description: Large quarto, hardcover with illustrated cloth binding. Numerous black-and-white photographs.