The Walled City in Cartagena de Indias Colombia #1 Canvas Print

The Walled City in Cartagena de Indias Colombia
Tribute to his native Colombia

CITYSCAPES Series by Rafael Salazar
Artist from Colombia
Copyright 2016 All rights reserved by Rafael Salazar.

The city was founded on June 1, 1533, and named after Cartagena, Spain, itself after the original Carthage in Tunisia. However, settlement in this region around Cartagena Bay by various indigenous people dates back to 4000 BC. During the colonial period Cartagena served a key role in administration and expansion of the Spanish empire. It was a center of political and economic activity due to the presence of royalty and wealthy viceroys. In 1984 Cartagena's colonial walled city and fortress were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wiki

In the "visual arts," a cityscape (urban landscape) is an artistic representation, such as a painting,drawing,print or photograph, of the physical aspects of a city or urban area.

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A Visionary in Contemporary Art Rafael Salazar is an internationally acclaimed artist redefining contemporary art through a dynamic fusion of surrealism, abstraction, and modernity. His bold compositions, marked by geometric forms, rich textures, and innovative techniques, push the boundaries of artistic expression. Artistic Vision & Style Salazar's work seamlessly blends traditional and digital mediums, exploring: * Abstract Sculptural Forms ~ Bold shapes and vibrant palettes creating dimensional illusions. * Textural Contrasts ~ A masterful interplay of lines, curves, and tonal depth. * Futuristic Portraits ~ A reflection on identity, merging human emotion with mechanical elements. A Legacy of Creativity Born in Cali, Colombia,...