Arts and Literature of Cuba

A little boy wearing a Revolutionary’s outfit pops out of a modern scupture by Rita Longa titled Forma, espacio y luz (Form, Space and Light).

avant-garde— relating to new or experimental concepts in the arts; a group of intellectuals who develop new artistic ideas. cubism— an art movement, dating to the early 20th century, that in painting made use of simple geometric shapes and sought to depict subjects from multiple perspectives at the same time. modernism— a movement in art that rejected the styles of the past and instead emphasized experimentation and innovation. primitivism— a Western art movement that borrowed from non-Western (and typically less technologically advanced) cultures. surrealism— an artistic and literary movement that sought to explore dreams and the unconscious mind. vanguard— a group of people leading the way. Words to Understand in This Chapter