TY - BOOK AU - Vázquez Arce,Carmen TI - Compostela: escultor : (Francesco Vázquez Díaz 1898-1988) SN - 9780847701681 AV - NB314.C65 V39 2015 U1 - 730.92 23 PY - 2015/// CY - San Juan, Puerto Rico PB - Editorial de la Universidad de Puerto Rico KW - Compostela. KW - Vázquez Díaz, Francesco, KW - Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña KW - Sculptors KW - Biography KW - Sculpture KW - Puerto Rico KW - Sculpture, Spanish KW - Biographies KW - lcgft N1 - Incluye referencias bibliográficas; Dedicatoria -- Nota preliminar -- Abreviaturas -- Historia de un hombre que quiso ser escultor -- Bibliografia de consulta -- Comentarios criticos -- Testimonios -- Chronologia -- Agradecimientos N2 - "Tells the biography of the Spanish sculptor exiled in Puerto Rico: Vazquez Diaz (1898-1988), better known by the pseudonym Compostela and considered the father of the Puerto Rican sculpture. This biography is written from the perspective of one of his daughters, researcher Carmen Vazquez, The publication includes the first catalog of the artist's work. Two bibliographies, a chronology, and historical photos included. Josefina Alix and Teresa Tió contribute with individual critical studies of Compostela, and artists Antonio Martorell and Thomas Batista share fond memories dedicated to his teacher and colleague. Photos of pieces that adorn the printed section are mostly Jochi Melero." ER -