This book explores certain trends in our contemporary artistic culture, our painting, our music, and, in more detail, our literary world. The author examines the myths of modern art in search of permanent, absolute values that need to be redefined. Offers a fascinating study of the people in the field of art that have contributed with their work to give shape to contemporary man. Contents: Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Painting; Music; Literature; Aspects of Central American Literature; The Process in the United States; The Theatre; Index.