A Century of Retablos: The Dennis & Janis Lyon Collection of New Mexican Santos, 1780-1880
This book illustrates the development of religious art in northern New Mexico over a period of 150 years. To sustain their faith when they came to the New World, the Spanish relied on santos, visual representations of saints, to alleviate their loneliness and enrich their lives. More than three hundred santos are illustrated.
Country | USA |
Brand | Brand: Red Crane Books |
Manufacturer | Red Crane Books |
Binding | Hardcover |
EANs | 9781878610188 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |