NEW KINGDOM OF THE SAINTS. Religious Art of New Mexico 1780-1907
Santa Fe: 1992. xvi, 320 pages, 150 color photographs and 164 b/w photographs--all large, many full-page. Cloth cover, small folio size (9" x 12 1/2"). Item #5852
Illustrating the developent of religious art, the unique Christian art, of northern New Mexico from 1780-1907, this elegant volume visually documents more than 400 santos (both bultos--carved figures--and retablos--paintings on board).The meticulously detailed text profiles and explains the artistic elements of various santeros' (saint makers) styles and discusses the history of santo making. The excellent photographs illustrate the most comprehensive assemblage of santos ever published.
Price: $125.00
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