Sacred Art: Catholic Saints and Candomble Gods in Modern Brazil
by Henry Glassie, Pravina Shukla
A study of Brazilian sacred art that highlights the coexistence of Catholic saints and Candomblé deities in contemporary visual culture.
About This Book
This book examines the visual and cultural expressions of faith in modern Brazil.
It considers how Catholic saints and Candomblé gods coexist in artistic traditions.
The work draws on ethnographic research and visual documentation.
Readers gain insight into the blending of religious iconography and local practices.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!