Power and Piety: Spanish Colonial Art is described on the Dixon website:
The exhibition is drawn from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection and is co-organized by the Museum of Biblical Art, New York, and Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia.One of my favorites from this exhibit is their featured piece:
Power & Piety is filled with works of fine and decorative art created for the many churches that populated Latin America, religious works of art created for the home, and objects intended for private devotional use. Ranging from paintings of saints to furniture used in devotional practices, these works illuminate how both piety and social ambition fueled the production and conspicuous consumption of religious art in these culturally rich societies.
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| Juan Pedro López, Our Lady of Solitude, 18th Century |
Photography was not permitted, but I found photos online of some of the pieces that struck me, such as:
Tabernacle, School of Caracas, Late 18th Century
but I never found a picture of the 17th century Sacrarium Door with the Image of Christ that had early on been re-purposed for private devotional use. I found this exhibit inspiring.
It was a pretty day, so I spent some time in the cutting garden:
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The gardens in the Dixon Gallery are still incredibly beautiful. Not a hint of autumn in your photos. None here in my world, either.
ReplyDeleteThat religious art is something to see. Oh how the rich spent their money, while their countrymen did without. Not just culturally rich, these works speak of both religion and excess (in my opinion).
I really enjoyed these photos. I hope you have more from the garden, although I understand you have none from this collection.
No more garden photos from that day :( Most of the art was intended as part of a church setting so would've had the pooled resources at its disposal. The wealthier people did have religious art in their homes, but some of it looks like it might have been done by non-professionals within the community (proportions awkward, etc.). Their religion was more important in and to their lives than I think is usual for most people today.
DeleteWow, what an amazing place! The paintings and gardens are beautiful 😁. Hope you had a lovely weekend and wishing you a great start to then week! J 😊
ReplyDeleteThx! It's still summery-hot here today, and I know I'll enjoy that. Fall will soon be here, surely!
DeleteI'd love to see that exhibit too. The couple of photos you show look like amazing pieces. And the garden is looking pretty even though you can tell its getting later in the season. The plants look a little tired. Glad you shared. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYes, it won't be long now they'll be remaking those beds for fall. They actually use these flowers inside the building in flower arrangements.
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