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The Churches of Mexico, 1530-1810 presents an in-depth exploration of the architectural evolution in Mexico following the Spanish Conquest, charting a remarkable transformation from indigenous aesthetics to a unique mestizo style that interweaves European and native influences. This scholarly volume traces the impact of colonial rule on Mexican architecture, from early convents to elaborate churches, revealing the complex interplay of aesthetics, local craftsmanship, and shifting socio-political forces. As colonial Mexico developed, local artisans and architects synthesized European styles wit...
The Churches of Mexico, 1530-1810 presents an in-depth exploration of the architectural evolution in Mexico following the Spanish Conquest, charting a remarkable transformation from indigenous aesthetics to a unique mestizo style that interweaves European and native influences. This scholarly volume traces the impact of colonial rule on Mexican architecture, from early convents to elaborate churches, revealing the complex interplay of aesthetics, local craftsmanship, and shifting socio-political forces. As colonial Mexico developed, local artisans and architects synthesized European styles with indigenous elements, producing distinct regional styles across Oaxaca, Guanajuato, Puebla, and Mexico City. This comprehensive study offers an invaluable framework for understanding how pre-Hispanic and Spanish influences coalesced to create a unique visual language. Detailed analyses of architectural techniques, including the union of ornamental sculpture and architectural surfaces, reveal how native materials and regional styles defined Mexico's architectural landscape. The Churches of Mexico is essential for students of colonial art, architectural history, and Latin American studies, illuminating how religious architecture in colonial Mexico not only reflected but also transformed the artistic sensibilities inherited from both indigenous and European traditions. The volume divides the development of viceregal art into three key periods, providing clear historical context and examining the dynamic architectural expressions that arose throughout these transformative eras.
This title was originally published in 1962.
The Churches of Mexico, 1530-1810 presents an in-depth exploration of the architectural evolution in Mexico following the Spanish Conquest, charting a remarkable transformation from indigenous aesthetics to a unique mestizo style that interweaves European
This title was originally published in 1962.
The Churches of Mexico, 1530-1810 presents an in-depth exploration of the architectural evolution in Mexico following the Spanish Conquest, charting a remarkable transformation from indigenous aesthetics to a unique mestizo style that interweaves European
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