Literature And Arts

Uruguay's government and a few private foundations give literature and the arts some meager financial support. However, writers, poets, artists, and entertainers typically raise money on their own or supply it themselves.

The entrance of European settlers, who brought literary traditions from many places with them, marked the beginning of this nation's literary culture. Literature in Uruguay started to grow and adopt a more nationalistic form as the country obtained independence and experienced greater political stability in the 19th century.

The romantic writing style was introduced to Uruguayan literature by Argentinian authors who fled their country and sought asylum there. However, the Generation of '45 had the most impact. This group of authors largely produced work between 1945 and 1950, yet they continue to be significant figures in this nation's literary history.

Theater, painting, and sculpture are some of the further arts practiced in Uruguay. One of these forms of art that is most frequently used in this nation is sculpture. Hugo Nantes, Pablo Atchugarry, Carlos Páez Vilaró, and Claudio Silveira Silva are a few of the most well-known Uruguayan sculptors. There are many different painting styles, including realism, nativism, and abstraction.