Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. 110 p. : ill. (some col.), map; 28 cm.

Summary

1. "Reconstructs the history of the Virgin of Cuzco who, as a fusion of indigenous Andean and Spanish Christian beliefs and practices, represents both the Virgin Mary and Pachamama. Includes background chapters on Andean and Spanish beliefs and art. Major, mostly original work illuminates multiple aspects of the outlooks of both peoples as reflected in their religious iconography during the colonial period. Magnificently illustrated"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Subject

1. Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint > Art
2. Painting, Peruvian > Peru > Cuzco Region > 17th century
3. Painting, Peruvian > Peru > Cuzco Region > 18th century
4. Christian art and symbolism > Peru > Cuzco Region

Call number

1. JQF 12-778

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-109).

Author

1. Damian, Carol.

Title

1. The Virgin of the Andes : art and ritual in colonial Cuzco / by Carol Damian.

Imprint

1. Miami Beach : Grassfield Press, 1995.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-109).

Other form:

1. Online version: Damian, Carol. Virgin of the Andes. Miami Beach : Grassfield Press, 1995 (OCoLC)604481981
2. Online version: Damian, Carol. Virgin of the Andes. Miami Beach : Grassfield Press, 1995 (OCoLC)627052557

LCCN

1. 94073217

ISBN

1. 0962851485
2. 9780962851483

Research call number

1. JQF 12-778