Jose De Santiago Libros
Atotonilco
Elaboration of a 1985 study retraces history of the Church of Jesús Nazareno and development of its intricate pictorial plan of Renaissance emblematic iconography, Golden Age mysticism, and indigenous sensitivity. Excellent photographic documentation of the rich mural decoration, most of which was done by the colonial mestizo artist Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre. Contains plans
El Templo Agustino De San Juan De Sahagún En Salamanca
A scholarly study of one of Guanajuatos most important architectural treasures of the Baroque style, including the role of the Augustinians, history of the region, construction of the temple, its art and retablos and their religious significance.
Jesús Gallardo
Nicely printed book focuses on work of local artist Jesús Gallardo. Links Gallardo – mainly a landscape artist with an illustrative vein – with the Mexican landscape tradition. Excellent color illustrations, however, work is repetitive –Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
