Title: Santos al desnudo
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.
Subjects: Santos (Art), Wood-carved figurines, Folk art, Santeros, Christian saints in art, Christian art and symbolism
Places: Puerto Rico