Cuban Art and Architecture

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Cuba Educational Travel Art Architecture
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A blend of influences...
Cubas art and architecture is an unusual blend
of influences from many cultures throughout
Africa, South America and Europe. The sheer
diversity of styles makes Cuban art and
architecture fascinating. Restrictions for legal
travel to Cuba are still in place, however, with
customized educational tours and people-to-people
travel packages, travelers can book a tour to
Cuba with very little extra effort outside of
filling out some paperwork!
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Hello!

• Cuban Artists
• Artists are encouraged to work and explore their
  creativity.
• Notable Artists
• The murals of Amelia Peláez.
• The modern primitivism of Wifredo Lam.
• The photography of Alberto Korda.
• Various Street Artists

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• Artistic Influences
• Contemporary Cuban artists are influenced by many
  styles including
• European.
• Native American.
• African cultural art.
• Historic Cuban art was influenced by
• Spanish styles.

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Economic Influence on Architecture

• The success of the sugar industry and cubas many
  sugar plantation.
• Art Deco architecture which include different
  styles like
• The elegant Edificio Bacardi.
• A former headquarters for Cuban rum.
• The rich plantation owners built opulent mansions.

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Museums

• Trinidad is famous for its many museums
  including
• Finca Vigía is a museum In Havana.
• History, art, architecture and archeology.
• Known for its well-preserved Colonial buildings.

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Legal Travel to Cuba

• Requires a full, pre-planned itinerary and a
  specific qualifying goal.
• Trips must be booked through a travel agent
  authorized by the United States Treasurys Office
• Excellent way to experience the culture of Cuba

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For more info on booking educational tours in
Cuba, please visit

• American Tours International, LCC
• 6053 West Century Boulevard
• Los Angeles, California 90045
• Tel - 800-995-6635
• Fax - 310-649-1435

http//www.cubaati.com/
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