Images of the natives in the art of New Spain
Subtitle: 16th to 18th centuries
By: Elisa Vargaslugo ... [et al.].
Contributors: Vargas Lugo de Bosch, Elisa.; Fomento Cultural Banamex.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Grupo Financiero Banamex; Fomento Cultural Banamex; Fomento Cultural Banamex, A.C.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: México
Language: eng
Number of pages: 532
Subjects: Indians in art; Art, Spanish colonial -- Mexico; Christian art and symbolism -- Mexico; Art, Mexican
Description: This splendid publication is the result of a 5 year research project initiated by Dr. Elisa Vargaslugo, who along with a group of prestigious art historians gathered a collection of graphic testimonies, (some never seen before) portraying the Mexican "Naturales" (Indians) during the colonial period, highlighting their importance during the conquest, and their role as fundamental members of society. The book discusses the active participation of the Indians in the artistic production, especially their pictorial contributions in the evangelization process and the integration of the Indians into the European culture.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [508]-515) and index.