Virgin of Guadalupe: Art and Legend

Hardback

Main Details

Title Virgin of Guadalupe: Art and Legend
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Annerino
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:111
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 222
Category/GenreReligious subjects depicted in art
Roman Catholicism and Roman Catholic churches
ISBN/Barcode 9781423624714
ClassificationsDewey:704.9482
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Imprint Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Publication Date 1 March 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

The Virgin of Guadalupe is a brilliant art book that celebrates a popular cultural icon, a venerable symbol of compassion, hope, and humility-and one of the most popular pieces of ancient art ever created. Featuring color photographs, bilingual English and Spanish captions, and an evocative essay, the book includes lyrical quotes from Aztec legends

Author Biography

John Annerino casts an artist's and scholar's perspective on a icon he has photographed for many years. He is the photographer and author of sixteen distinguished photography books, including the award-winning Desert Light, Indian Country, Vanishing Borderlands, Canyons of the Southwest, The Wild Country of Mexico, and Roughstock: The Toughest Events in Rodeo. His work has also appeared in National Geographic Adventure, LIFE, Newsweek, People,