Literature, poetry in particular,
stands out among the arts in Chile.
Two Chilean poets, Gabriela
Mistral
and Pablo Neruda,
have won the Nobel Prize for Literature (1945 and 1971, respectively),
and along with Vicente Huidobro and NicanorParra, two other well-known
20th century poets, play an important role in the world of Hispanic literature.
More recently, Isabel Allende
novels has become known worldwide.
The
most famous international Chilean musician has long been the late pianist
Claudio Arrau. Roberto Bravo and Alfredo Perl, also pianists, perform throughout
the world. Composers such as Enrique Soro and Juan Orrego are noted in
the Latin American world of music while Verónica Villarroel and
Cristina Gallardo are world renowned opera singers.
Santiago
is the hub of museums
and art galleries where the works of Chilean and foreign artists are
displayed and sold. Painters Roberto Matta and Claudio Bravo, and sculptor
Marta Colvin are among the best-known Chilean artists.
Painting
by Roberto Matta
Finally,
contemporary folk music, particularly tonadas (poetic tunes accompanied
by guitar), had its best days in the sixties and early seventies, when
protest and social content songs were popular. Violeta Parra, who died
in 1969, excelled in this style.
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