Explain why Joaquín Torres-García’s Universal Constructivism reflects the unique style and goals of Latin American Modernism.

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Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Joaquín Torres-García’s Universal Constructivism represents Latin American Modernism’s blending of modern art from Europe and Latin American cultural heritage.
2. In the painting, the rectangular blocks demonstrate the influence of Mondrian’s paintings, but also reference the stone architecture of pre-conquest indigenous Peru.
3. The symbols refer both to modern life and to the pottery designs of ancient Americans.
4. A few words in Spanish—including year, light, world— also distinguish this painting as Latin American.

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