Saints, Santos, and Shrines

by John Annerino

Book Overview

Devotional folk art of the Southwest

Wooden sculptures and relief paintings of saints such as St. Francis, the Blessed Virgin, and Apostles of Christ have for centuries been objects of devotion and worship in the Southwest Catholic culture. This centuries-old heritage is celebrated here through photographs, essay, and literary quotes that beautifully bring the devotion into focus.

Crafting saints has always been seen as a high calling...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423631404
• ISBN13: 9781423631408
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 8.1"