The Virgin of the Andes
Subtitle: art and ritual in colonial Cuzco
By: by Carol Damian.
Publisher: Grassfield Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Miami Beach
Language: eng
Number of pages: 110
Subjects: Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Art.; Painting, Peruvian -- Peru -- Cuzco Region -- 17th century.; Painting, Peruvian -- Peru -- Cuzco Region -- 18th century.; Christian art and symbolism -- Peru -- Cuzco Region.
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-109).