The Virgin of the Andes: Art and Ritual in Colonial Cuzco

by Carol Damian

"Reconstructs the history of the Virgin of Cuzco who, as a fusion of indigenous Andean and Spanish Christian beliefs and practices, represents both the Virgin Mary and Pachamama. Includes background chapters on Andean and Spanish beliefs and art. Major, mostly original work illuminates multiple aspects of the outlooks of both peoples as reflected in their religious iconography during the colonial period. Magnificently illustrated"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Genres: Art

114 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1995

Reviews

[Sarah]

Started reading this before my trip to Peru. I was amazed seeing some of the paintings in person and can't wait to read the rest...

[Judge · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice way to learn a bit about the art of Cuzco before visiting. It made the trip more fun.