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Without a doubt one of the most important aspects of Caribbean culture is, in fact, its art. Arts from this region are making great strides in earning international acclaim and attention. Caribbean painters offer something unique to the world.

While music and even literature have often taken center stage when it comes to Caribbean arts – and for good reason, with musicians like Bob Marley and poets like Derek Walcott, just to name two – paintings are growing as a recognized form of expression. These colorful works of art are mostly popularly from Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Art History

The Caribbean has always inspired through its unique sights and sounds; especially the bright colors of its landscapes and vibrant personalities of its people. However, Caribbean art got a surprising start. Both famed artists Camille Pissarro and John Audubon were born in the Caribbean, though their styles are not the typical Caribbean, they have been influential in the development of regional art.

Pissarro was born on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but at the age of 12 he moved to France, and after school returned to St. Thomas. It was later that he returned to Paris and was both influenced by and influential of the many Impressionists. Similarly, John Audubon was born in Haiti and moved to France at a young age. His later move to America began his study of birds.

Of course, Europe can hardly lay claim to all of the influences of Caribbean artwork. Much Caribbean artwork is heavily influenced by African styles. Especially important are the colors and people in the paintings, though the stylization of the images is also important in Latin American arts.

Artistic Discovery

Fine Caribbean art can be found on many islands but the Cuban arts have been flourishing throughout the 1900s, and the political troubles on Haiti and Cuba in particular have given rise to many chances for artists to express complex emotions and politics through their paintings.

Cuba’s Wilfredo Lam was one of the first Caribbean artists to gain worldwide recognition. He was an associate of both Picasso and Georges Braque, which added to his success. The attention on Lam earned the entire region attention quickly.

The fine works of art found on islands throughout the Caribbean, from Barbados to Jamaica, Martinique to Haiti, and the Dominican Republic to Cuba. One way in which the works of these artists has been gaining notoriety is online. The Internet offers ways for those who might never have seen these works to view them.

However, fine works of art from many countries throughout the Caribbean also make popular souvenirs. Travelers enjoy bringing them home, and, luckily, fine arts are not included in the customs allowance for travelers returning to the U.S. from the Caribbean.

Those looking for art can consider brightening up their day with beautiful works by painters who have used the Caribbean’s one-of-a-kind scenery and lifestyle as the basis for their art.

Author Info:

Jennifer Smith writes for Bahamas-Guide.info, Saba-Guide.info, and other Segisys travel Web sites.

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