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Beauty Redefined

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2001;3:148-c3.

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WIDELY recognized as one of the grand masters of contemporary Latin American art, Fernando Botero and his distinctive style are unmistakable. Surprisingly graceful despite their imposing bulk, Botero's exaggerated forms have an irresistible charm. His images are rotund and swollen to almost monumental proportions, exhibiting a highly personal concept of aesthetic beauty. They articulate both his profound conciseness of artistic tradition and a satirical observation of his fellow man. His paintings offer wit, irony, and a dose of social commentary, all while displaying exceptional skill and technical ability.

Born in Medellin, Colombia, in 1932, Fernando Botero was heavily influenced by the Spanish colonial world that surrounded him as a child. His interest in art began at an early age, and by 17, he was already professionally engaged in his career. Botero had his first one-man show in Bogota, Colombia, in 1950, and shortly after began to travel to Europe to . . . [Full Text of this Article]