"It is not clear what kind of criteria was used in uniting the 12 Uruguayan artists featured in this book. The artists represent various styles and generations, from Francisco Matto (1911) to Clever Lara (1952) and Alvaro J. Montañéz (1958). Biographical data is useful for anybody interested in Uruguayan art. Illustrated in b/w and color"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.