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Roger Canals Vilageliu

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Description:The current practice of the cult of María Lionza is one of the most important and yet unexplored religious practices in Venezuela. Based on long-term fieldwork, this book explores the role of images and visual culture within the cult. By adopting a relational approach, A Goddess in Motion shows how the innumerable images of this goddess—represented as an Indian, white or mestizo woman—move constantly from objects to bodies, from bodies to dreams, and from the religion domain to the art world. In short, this book is a fascinating study that sheds light on the role of visual creativity in contemporary religious manifestations.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Goddess in Motion: Visual Creativity in the Cult of María Lionza (New Directions in Anthropology Book 42). To get started finding A Goddess in Motion: Visual Creativity in the Cult of María Lionza (New Directions in Anthropology Book 42), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The current practice of the cult of María Lionza is one of the most important and yet unexplored religious practices in Venezuela. Based on long-term fieldwork, this book explores the role of images and visual culture within the cult. By adopting a relational approach, A Goddess in Motion shows how the innumerable images of this goddess—represented as an Indian, white or mestizo woman—move constantly from objects to bodies, from bodies to dreams, and from the religion domain to the art world. In short, this book is a fascinating study that sheds light on the role of visual creativity in contemporary religious manifestations.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Goddess in Motion: Visual Creativity in the Cult of María Lionza (New Directions in Anthropology Book 42). To get started finding A Goddess in Motion: Visual Creativity in the Cult of María Lionza (New Directions in Anthropology Book 42), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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