Finally, we have a comprehensive study of the outstanding artists of the magical town of Baracoa, the oldest colonial settlement on the island of Cuba. Established in 1511, Baracoa was Cuba's first religious and administrative center. During its long history, a unique artistic tradition developed that is greatly influenced by the clash and eventual melding of the TaiA­no, European, and African cultures, along with the constant presence of the exuberant natural beauty of the area. This Spanish/English publication, with beautiful full-color illustrations, details the evolution of Baracoa's contemporary art movement, and at the same time vividly displays the unique Baracoan style of painting, inspired by nature, legend and myth. The first section of "The Painter's Magic" briefly traces the evolution of local painting from the pre-Colombian period to the present time. The second part of the book presents some of Baracoa's most prominent contemporary artists. The high quality...

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