Santos : the religious folk art of New Mexico / text and photographs by Mitchell A. Wilder with Edgar Breitenbach ; with a foreword by Rudolph A. Gerken, Archbishop of Santa Fe
1943, First Edition. [Colorado Springs] : Taylor Museum of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #445035
Physical description; 49, 67 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49). Contents; Dedication -- Foreword -- List of illustrations -- Introduction -- The historical background -- Technology of the Santos -- The devotion -- The penitent brothers -- The artistic background -- Illustrations for reference. Subjects; Christian art and symbolism. Folk art New Mexico. Art, Latin American. Santos (Art). Idols and images.
Price: €35.00