Theaters of Conversion Religious Architecture and Indian Artisans in Colonial Mexico

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Missionary friars arriving in Mexico in the early 16th century introduced European architectural and visual art styles to those of the native people. Under the direction of the friars, 400 conventos were built in Mexico during a 75-year period, as special architectural theaters for use in their proselytizing. The native Indian artisans who built th

Book information

ISBN:	9780826322562
Publisher:	University of New Mexico Press
Imprint:	University of New Mexico Press
Pub date:	30 May 2001
Edition:	1st Edition
DEWEY:	704.94820972
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	350
Weight:	490g
Height:	264mm
Width:	212mm
Spine width:	32mm