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	A Century of Retablos: The Dennis & Janis Lyon Collection of New Mexican Santos, 1780-1880 Charles Carrillo Hudson Hills Press, 2007 - 242 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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Over the past decade, tremendous attention has been focused on the arts of 18th and 19th century New Mexico. This period, prior to statehood in 1912, is termed colonial and benefited from a creative and religious culture that populated the region. Retablos, painted panels depicting the various saints worshipped in the churches and private homes, were an important part of the rich history. This catalogue is the premier publication of an exceptional and rare collection and fully represents the breadth of retablos painting. Introductory essays describing the art and religious values as well as religious dimensions of specific artists' intent and stylistic development are captured. Individual descriptive entries examining the iconography and social history of each painting complete the presentation which will be of great use to the ongoing study of southwestern art, history and collecting.

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A top recommendation not only for art libraries, but for religious holdings as well.

Charles M. Carrillo, Ph.D. and Thomas J. Steele, SJ's A CENTURY OF RETABLOS: THE JANIS AND DENNIS LYON COLLECTION OF NEW Mexican SANTOS, 1780-1880 provides an excellent tradition of fine religious painting, documenting a movement which flourished in NewvMexico during its years before statehood. The collection of Janis and Dennis Lyon here receive public inspection for the first time under one cover, providing an excellent catalog of one of the finest collections of retablos in the world, and making for a top recommendation not only for art libraries, but for religious holdings as well.

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