A Century of Retablos: The Dennis & Janis Lyon Collection of New Mexican Santos, 1780-1880



Charles Carrillo

A Century of Retablos: The Janis and Dennis Lyon Collection of New Mexican Santos, 17801880. Von Charles M . Carrillo. Hudson Hill Publ. 2007. 23 x 30 cm. 239 S., 82 Farbtafeln & zahlr. Textabb. Gebunden. In engl. Sprache.

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A rich tradition of religious painting flourished in New Mexico during the years prior to statehood in 1912. Retablospainted panels depicting the various saints worshipped in the churches and private homeswere an important part of this tradition. This catalogue presents an exceptional and rare collection that fully surveys the range of retablos painting, seen in 82 full-page color reproductions and close-up views with the iconography and social history of each painting. Introductory essays describe the artistic and religious values of the works as well as the intent and stylistic development of specific artists.

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