Santos al desnudo
By: Nitza Mediavilla de Toste ; [translation, Idalia Cordero Cuevas].
Publisher: Ediciones Puerto
Published: 2005
Place of publication: San Juan, P.R
Language: spa; eng
Number of pages: 305
ISBN-13: 9781933352268
Subjects: Santos (Art) -- Puerto Rico.; Wood-carved figurines -- Puerto Rico.; Folk art -- Puerto Rico.; Santeros -- Puerto Rico.
Description: A comprehensive study on one of the most significant expressions of Puerto Rican folkart, describing the predominant characteristics regarding the carving of "santos de palo", a clearly defined folkart practiced since the 18th century as a family tradition that shares common practices. The study documents with photographs, close to 8 thousand painted wood sculptures, or Santos, images of saints, holy figures and legends of Catholicism produced between 1790 and 1970 by Puerto Rican artists or family workshops.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-305).

Spanish and English.