The book "Millares / José-Augusto França" is a monograph focusing on the life and work of Spanish artist **Manolo Millares**, written by the influential Portuguese art historian **José-Augusto França**. 【1】 The key themes and topics of the book, derived from **Millares's art** and **França's** critical analysis, include:
- **Artistic Movement:** Informalism and its characteristics (dense materiality, crude expression). 【2】【3】
- **Profound Human Themes:** Death, human fragility, violence, and disintegration. 【4】【5】
- **Political and Social Commentary:** Critique of Franco's repressive regime. 【5】
- **Cultural Influences:** Ancient Guanches culture (Canary Islands myths, mummies, cave paintings) and Surrealism. 【1】【6】
- **Artistic Groups:** The El Paso group, which Millares co-founded. 【1】
- **Art History and Criticism:** The role of José-Augusto França as an art historian and critic, and his analysis of 19th and 20th-century art. 【7】
These themes can help connect this book to others in a library by looking for works on:
- 20th-century Spanish art, particularly post-war movements. 【7】
- Informalism, Abstract Art, or Surrealism. 【8】
- Artistic responses to political oppression (e.g., Francoist Spain). 【5】
- Art inspired by indigenous cultures or ancient civilizations. 【1】【6】
- Biographies or critical analyses of other artists from the El Paso group or similar movements. 【1】
- Works by José-Augusto França on Portuguese or Spanish art history. 【7】