The Virgin, Saints and Angels: South American Paintings 1600-1825 from the Thoma Collection
By the early years of the 17th century,the native artists of Cuzco established their own school, the first indigenous organization of artists in the New World. While most studies of the school of Cuzco are written from the European perspective, Prof. Damian uses records and contracts located in Peruvian archives to investigate the meanings of the Virgin of the Andes to the native people of Cuzco.
The rich spendor of Cuzco paintings, characterized by lavish gold ornamentation and elegantly painted jewels and feathers, is bautifully illustrated on over 40 color plates.
Country | USA |
Brand | Brand: Grassfield Pr |
Manufacturer | Grassfield Pr |
Binding | Hardcover |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780962851483 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |