Indochristian art
An example Arte Indocristiano, paintings of Juan Gerson
Indochristian art, or arte indocristiano, is a type of Latin American art.
Spanish Franciscans, Dominicans and Augustinians in the 16th century introduced the native Indians to not only their religious beliefs, but the European arts and aesthetics. Hand in hand, they learned about each other in a cultural exchange that gave birth to what we know as Indochristian Art.
There are very few sources that give credit to the intelligence, sensibility, enthusiasm and craftsmanship of the Indians involved in the construction and decoration of the Convents and Temples of the New Spain. A seminal book, Arte Indocristiano by Constantino Reyes-Valerio,[1] analysed in detail the work of native Mexicans under the guidance of Christian friars.
See also
- Cuzco School
- Quito School
- Chilote School of Religious Imagery
- Art of Latin America
- Visual arts by indigenous peoples of the Americas
References
- Reyes-Valerio, Constantino (1993). De Bonampak al Templo Mayor: El azul maya en Mesoamérica (in Spanish). Mexico D.F.: Siglo XXI editores. ISBN 968-23-1893-9. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
- Reyes-Valerio, Constantino (2000). Arte Indocristiano, Escultura y pintura del siglo XVI en México. (in Spanish). Mexico D.F.: Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes. ISBN 970-18-2499-7.
External links
- Arte Indocristiano, descriptive site by Reyes-Valerio (Spanish) (English)
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