In this project you are going to learn about Mexican Retablos and
superstition. Retablos are made all over South America in the Latin countries,
especially Mexico. Retablos, referred to as
"laminas" in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, zinc, wood or
copper which venerate a multiplicity of Catholic saints. The literal
translation for "retablo" is "behind the altar." This
genre of folk art, deeply rooted in Spanish history, represents the heart and
soul of traditional religious beliefs in 17th, 18th, and 19th century Mexican
culture. Colorful, spiritual, symbolic, allegorical, historical and charming
are just a few of the words that best describe this very special art form.
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