| Author/Contributor(s): | Canals, Roger |
| Publisher: | Berghahn Books |
| Date: | 01/01/2022 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
The current practice of the cult of MarÃa Lionza is one of the most important and yet unexplored religious practices in Venezuela. Based on long-term fieldwork, this book explores the role of images and visual culture within the cult. By adopting a relational approach, A Goddess in Motion shows how the innumerable images of this goddess--represented as an Indian, white or mestizo woman--move constantly from objects to bodies, from bodies to dreams, and from the religion domain to the art world. In short, this book is a fascinating study that sheds light on the role of visual creativity in contemporary religious manifestations.