Santiago
Subtitle: saint of two worlds
By: photographs by Joan Myers ; essays by Marc Simmons, Donna Pierce, and Joan Myers.
Contributors: Simmons, Marc.; Pierce, Donna, 1950-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press; Univ of New Mexico Pr
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Albuquerque
Language: eng
Number of pages: 82
Subjects: James, the Greater, Saint -- Cult; James, the Greater, Saint -- Cult -- Spain -- Pictorial works; James, the Greater, Saint -- Cult -- America -- Pictorial works; James, the Greater, Saint -- Influence; James, the Greater, Saint -- Art; Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Spain -- Santiago de Compostela; Christian saints in art; Civilization, Hispanic; Santiago de Compostela (Spain) -- Pictorial works; Spain, Northern -- Pictorial works
Description: This exhibition catalogue is devoted to the history and contemporary presence of St. James, or Santiago as he is called in Spanish, whose exploits continue to be celebrated in Spain and the United States. Joan Myers has photographed the route in Spain, showing us both the landscape through which the route passes and the details of architecture and sculptures along the way. She also includes photographs showing Santiago as he is depicted in the New World in sculpture, painting, crafts, and ritual. Marc Simmons examines Santiago's manifestations in the New World, and Donna Pierce writes about the art historical significance of Santiago in Spain.--Adapted from jacket flap.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.