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Patrones Celestiales Folk Retablos
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Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Street, Dallas
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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. All works in this exhibit were painted on tin by anonymous Mexican artists from the nineteenth century. This exhibition comes from the permanent collection of the El Paso Museum of Art.
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Event posted Sept. 10, 2007
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