Miracles on the Border

Miracles on the Border Retablos of Mexican Migrants to the United States

Paperback (30 Mar 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction to the Mexican retablo folk images painted on sheets of tin that are offered as votives of thanks to Christ or the Virgin Mary for a miracle granted or a favor bestowed. Discusses votive offerings around the world, the emergence of Mexican retablos, how the paintings have influenced Mexican art, the special category of

Book information

ISBN: 9780816514977
Publisher: The University of Arizona Press
Imprint: The University of Arizona Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 216
Weight: 898g
Height: 229mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 24mm