Luis Alonso created this poster for the 1991 Semana de las Humanidades, an annual celebration of literature, philosophy, art history, and cultural studies in Puerto Rico. Sponsored by the Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades, the event promoted scholarly dialogue and public engagement with the humanities. Alonso’s design features a medieval scribe, connecting contemporary Puerto Rican academic culture to the longer global tradition of handwritten knowledge, manuscripts, and scholarship.
The geometric suns and mask-like motifs surrounding the central image reflect Indigenous, African, and European cultural influences—mirroring the multicultural foundation of Puerto Rican identity. The combination of historical imagery and modern pattern design demonstrates Alonso’s ability to merge educational themes with visually compelling artwork. This poster represents the island’s intellectual life at the start of the 1990s.
Luis Alonso created this poster for the 1991 Semana de las Humanidades, an annual celebration of literature, philosophy, art history, and cultural studies in Puerto Rico. Sponsored by the Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades, the event promoted scholarly dialogue and public engagement with the humanities. Alonso’s design features a medieval scribe, connecting contemporary Puerto Rican academic culture to the longer global tradition of handwritten knowledge, manuscripts, and scholarship.
The geometric suns and mask-like motifs surrounding the central image reflect Indigenous, African, and European cultural influences—mirroring the multicultural foundation of Puerto Rican identity. The combination of historical imagery and modern pattern design demonstrates Alonso’s ability to merge educational themes with visually compelling artwork. This poster represents the island’s intellectual life at the start of the 1990s.
!! Print is in excellent condition !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 5/5
Career: Established Career Artist
Print Age: 34
Size: 23 x 35 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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