Kachinas and Saints: A Contrast in Style and Culture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258521684)

Kachinas And Saints: A Contrast In Style And Culture is a book written by George Thompson Mills that explores the cultural and stylistic differences between the Native American Kachina religion and the Catholicism brought to the Southwest by Spanish missionaries. The book delves into the history of these two religions and their impact on the people of the Southwest, specifically in New Mexico and Arizona. Mills examines the unique art forms associated with each religion, including the intricate Kachina dolls and the ornate Catholic santos.Through detailed descriptions and analysis of these art forms, Mills highlights the contrasting values and beliefs of these two cultures. He also explores the role of religion in shaping the social and political landscape of the Southwest, and how these two religions have influenced each other over time.Kachinas And Saints: A Contrast In Style And Culture is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Southwest, as well as those interested in the intersection of religion and art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Thompson Mills
ISBN-10: 1258521687
ISBN-13: 9781258521684
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2012
Pages: 54
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.40d