{"product_id":"9788481818109","title":"THE LIGHT OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL: REFLECTIONS OF THE ORIENT IN MEXICO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE LIGHT OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL: REFLECTIONS OF THE ORIENT IN MEXICO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog offers a visual and documentary journey through the pictorial technique of \"enconchados,\" a unique artistic expression that fuses the New Spanish Baroque with Oriental influences. Through three collections gathered for the first time, the work explores the cultural exchange between Europe, America, and Asia, the construction of the Mexican historical past, and the creative genius of colonial workshops. An essential publication to understand how mother-of-pearl became the medium for a fascinating, mestizo identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book documents the temporary exhibition that, for the first time, brings together three collections of enconchados: the six panels from the Museum of the Americas and twenty-one pieces from other institutions. The technique of enconchados, which uses mother-of-pearl inlays on wood, serves as a common thread to analyze three fundamental pillars: the artistic dialogue between three continents, the reinterpretation of the pre-Hispanic past from a colonial perspective, and the mastery of New Spanish workshops. Each work is presented with a detailed analysis of its materials, symbolism, and historical context, revealing how mother-of-pearl reflects not only light but also the complex cultural relations of colonial Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnconchados as a New Spanish pictorial technique with mother-of-pearl inlays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural exchange between Europe, America, and Asia during the colonial period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction of Mexican historical identity through art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNew Spanish artisan workshops and their creative genius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting and artistic heritage in colonial Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor art historians, specialists in colonial art, and collectors interested in unique pictorial techniques. Also for students of Mexican history and the general public curious about the cultural connections between East and West during the colonial era. It is essential reading for those seeking to understand how art reflects processes of miscegenation and global exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a corpus of enconchado works never before gathered in a single publication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed understanding of a hybrid artistic technique and its cultural significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context regarding trade and cultural routes between Asia, Europe, and America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisual and documentary analysis of key pieces of New Spanish heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA renewed perspective on the construction of the Mexican past through art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Culture and Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e EXHIBITION AND SPECIFIC COLLECTION CATALOGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 341\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1436 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog stands out for its documentary rigor and the unique opportunity to study three collections of enconchados in a single volume. The work not only satisfies specialists in colonial art but also offers the curious reader a window into a little-known chapter of global cultural exchange. Its value lies in the quality of the reproductions and in the texts that contextualize each piece within a fascinating historical framework. A reference publication for specialized libraries and lovers of artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE CULTURA Y DEPORTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405049913691,"sku":"9788481818109","price":27.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181810.jpg?v=1781822020","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481818109","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}