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Costa Rican Music, Museums, Theaters, Paintings, Sculptures, Dance, Literature, Photography, Cinematography
The Arts of Costa Rica are diverse as besides many local artist a large number of foreign artist have made Costa Rica their home. From oil canvases to digital photography Costa Rica has it all.
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Costa Rican paintings do not seem to imitate the European or native styles, rather it is a combination of the two styles. Costa Rican’s are best known for their unique expression of work on typical oxcarts which they have decorated with bright colors and geometric designs throughout the years. As for inspiration, Costa Rica is any artist’s paradise with a plethora of interesting landscapes and breathtaking scenery.
Currently the Ministry of Culture is very involved in promoting the arts, and therefore sponsors art lessons and Sunday exhibitions at city parks. There are also University art galleries, the Museo de Arte Costarricense, and many smaller galleries scattered throughout San Jose where one can see many different genres of painting.
We encourage anyone to email us pictures of your art to include in this section of our page. Below choose a category to follow our resources to help you find what you are most interested in.
Sculptures
Costa Rica actually has a couple very well known sculptors who have their works displayed all over the world! Click here to view several examples...
Music
Costa Rican's love music, rythm, and beats. Almost everywhere there is some type of latin or other music playing all around the country.
Architecture
Costa Rica is not particulary known for it's architechure, however you may find some interesting landmarks in the older towns and villages. Also, the modern architecture show great progress and is a good statement as to the latest development of a civilized Costa Rica
Cinematography
Surprisingly every couple of years or so a Costa Rican movie writer or talented director comes out with an original film from Costa Rica and usually about Costa Rica. Find out more about Costa Rica's movies....
Theaters
Costa Rica has been said to have the most theaters per capita than any other country. That being said, it demonstrates the commitment to performing arts which displays plays, musicals, concerts and cultural events almost daily. The Costa Rican National Theater, located in San Jose, is a unique gem which should not be missed. To discover more about Costa Rica's theaters national treasures.....
Museums
The rich cultural, historical and artistic legacies of Costa Rica are well preserved in its museums. The highest concentration of museums is within the capital city, San Jose. Due to Costa Rica's high standards for education, their long history of peace, and their continual investment in conservation of culture Costa Rica is home to a relatively large number of museums.
Paintings
Painting in Costa Rica encompasses many different, forms, styles, and types of paint. However, Costa Rican’s are best known for their unique expression of work on typical oxcarts which they have decorated with bright colors and geometric designs throughout the years. As for inspiration, Costa Rica is any artist’s paradise, with a plethora of interesting landscapes and breathtaking scenery.
Dance
As you may know Latinos are known by their flavor when they dance. Although the most common dance is salsa, Ticos also enjoy the hypnotic and rhythmic Latin beats combined with sensual movements of cumbia, lambada, marcado, merengue, soca, and the Costa Rican swing, danced with sure-footed grace.
Literature
Costa Rican literature is colorful and Costa Rican prose includes stories, novels, historical chronicles and essays. Surprisingly enough, no indigenous texts have even been found or known to have existed. From the early 1900's Costa Rican literature can be classified as realistic. Works from this period reflected the almost grim lifestyle in Costa Rica and how the population was insistent on seeking change
Photography
Costa Rica is any professional photographer's paradise, with its diverse terrain, beautiful people, high concentrations of wildlife, natural beauty in its volcanoes, beaches, rainforests etc, and spectacular sunsets.
