"Tarsila Do Amaral: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil" by Stephanie D'Alessandro and Luis Perez-Oramas is a captivating exploration of the legendary Brazilian painter Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973). This hardcover book, published in 2017 by the Art Institute of Chicago, delves into the innovative ways in which she merged modernism with the brilliant energy and culture of her homeland. It features a selection of Tarsila's major paintings, as well as insights into her associations with artists like Fernand Léger and Constantin Brancusi, dealer Ambroise Vollard, and poet Blaise Cendrars. With a focus on Tarsila's vital role in the emerging modern-art scene of Brazil, this book offers a deep understanding of her contributions to art history and her impact on the 20th-century art world.