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Colombia
In the conclusion to this series about Colombian painter Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori, he shares with us how he has evolved with age and how such has affected his work.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Colombian artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori explains how the "alla prima" [wet-on-wet] style of painting influences his work.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori explains the roles of his color palette and light in his attempt to represent a plethora of shades of brown and black skin.
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Colombia
Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori explains how, with some notable exceptions, the representation of European figures and history have often been prevalent in art. It is his hope that art throughout the world will increasingly reflect figures of African descent, particularly through the eyes of artists of African descent themselves.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Despite having been inspired by a multitude of diverse subjects throughout his artistic career, Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori's gallery owner asks him to compile an exhibition focusing on his dark-skinned portraits.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori speaks about his latest project, a series of portraits that celebrate the nuances of black skin.
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Colombia
Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori, an artist from Bogota, Colombia, takes us to his workshop, offering us some insight into the work he creates.
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Colombia
Carlos concludes our tour of Popayan by pointing out several bridges as well as the Pueblito Patojo, a unique area containing miniature replicas of many of the city's most notable monuments.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Carlos takes us on a tour of Tulcan Hill, the most important archaeological site in the city of Popayan, Colombia, as well as some other notable landmarks in the city's center.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Carlos gives us a tour of some of Popayan's most interesting historical and religious attractions.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Carlos closes his series on pre-Columbian America by sharing with us the myth of Bochica, a God thought to be responsible for several natural phenomena.
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Colombia
Carlos takes us to Popayan, Colombia, a city in the country's southwestern Cauca Department. Nicknamed the "White City" for its white-colored structures, Popayan is also well-known worldwide for its historical and religious heritage as well as its famed Holy Week processions.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Carlos explains the different roles myths have played historically and tells us the Muisca myth of Bachué, which explains the origin of Man.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Carlos describes for us the fascinating enthronement ceremony that gave rise to to the legend of "El Dorado" ["The Golden One"], a nickname which referred to the cacique, or king, of Colombia's Muisca people.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Carlos introduces us to the Muiscas, one of the most developed pre-Columbian civilizations to inhabit the Cundiboyacense plateau in the central part of present day Colombia.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Carlos from Colombia teaches us about various genres of Latin music with a focus on salsa.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
As we reach the finals stage of the Mono Núñez festival in Colombia, our host attempts to create a "Latin American integration" as well as continuing to explore the individual journeys of the participating groups.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Colombian artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori shows us his studio and palette of colors, in addition to explaining about the ideal lighting conditions for many artists.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori talks about how his mixed heritage helped shape his identity early on as well as how he gravitated towards African music, culture and individuals as a young artist living in Portugal.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia, Mexico
During his interview with Cleer, Guillermo tells her about his interest in Mayan technology as well as his own experience studying the culture of this legendary Mesoamerican civilization.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
In the opinion of writer and cycling enthusiast, Héctor Abad, cycling is Colombia's true national sport.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Carlos invites us to visit the region surrounding Lake Sochagota in Boyaca, Colombia and discover the romantic origin of its name.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Carlos takes us on a tour of the Puente de Boyaca [Boyaca Bridge], an important Colombian landmark which pays tribute to influential historical figures such as Simon Bolivar.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Carlos invites you to travel Colombia with him, but first, wants to explain a few preliminary things.
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