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Jimena Escoto

An International Relations graduate and an art lover. I prefer art prior to the 20th century, in general. I'm interested in art from Mexico and by female artists.

Stories By Jimena Escoto

Art Forms

Mexican Colors: From Mesoamerica to the World
By Jimena EscotoSeptember 2, 2021
Not so long ago, artists got their pigments from nature. In consequence, every region of the world had its own pigments and shades of colors. In Mesoamerica, two colors stood out, red cochineal and añil blue....
19th Century

Japonisme: Western Fever for Japanese Art and Culture
By Jimena EscotoAugust 27, 2021
During the mid 19th and 20th centuries, Western art saw the birth of Japonisme. The term was coined by Philippe Burty in 1872 and it refers to the craze of Japanese culture in Europe. In a...
19th Century

Colonial Looting of African Art: A Century in Exile
By Jimena EscotoAugust 2, 2021
Have you ever wondered how European modern artists were inspired by African art? They certainly didn’t travel to the continent, and the answer is colonial looting. It is calculated that 90% of all African art remains...
19th Century

Traveling Artists in Mexico: The First Generation
By Jimena EscotoJuly 10, 2021
The 19th century was a tumultuous time for Mexico, to say the least. In 1821, it achieved its independence. However, the war devastated the country in every aspect, including the artistic one. As a consequence, there...
Ancient Greece

Behold Dibutades, the Greek Inventress of Painting!
By Jimena EscotoJuly 6, 2021
Long ago in the city of Corinth in Ancient Greece, a young maid traced the contour of her lover’s face on the wall. The man was leaving on a long trip. So, she figured out a...
19th Century

May Alcott, an Artist Born Under a Lucky Star
By Jimena EscotoJune 5, 2021
Abigail May Alcott Nieriker was the real Amy March from Little Women. However, she was so much more than an inspiration. Born under a lucky star, she earned praise from the toughest art critics. Moreover, she...