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(Mexican Painter, Caricaturist, Illustrator, Ethnologist and Art Historian) Miguel Covarrubias was a versatile Mexican artist renowned for his skills as a painter, caricaturist, illustrator, ethnologist, and art historian. He made significant contributions to the study of the Olmec civilization, which he co-discovered with Matthew W. Stirling. Covarrubias's vibrant illustrations and caricatures highlighted his artistic talents, while his scholarly endeavors in ethnology and art history solidified his reputation as a multi-talented professional in the realms of art and cultural studies.
