El retablo barroco en Guanajuato

Description:

A extensive research on the baroque altarpieces still in existence in the colonial churches, haciendas, and private houses in the state of Guanajuato. Presents a general analysis of each one, the iconographic meaning and the didactic function of these extraordinary pieces of liturgical furniture. Includes a catalogue with location, main devotion, architectural location, name of author (documented or attributed), date and physical description and bibliographic references along a documented list of the ones no longer in existence.

subjects: Baroque Altarpieces,  Catalogs,  Mexican Altarpieces,  Wood-carving, Baroque,  Christian art and symbolism

Places: Mexico,  Guanajuato (State)

Times: Modern period, 1500-