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Racial, Religious, and Civic Creole Identity in Colonial Spanish America.

Authors :
CaƱizares-Esguerra, Jorge
Source :
American Literary History. Fall2005, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p420-437. 17p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Presents an essay on racial, religious and civic Creole identity in colonial Spanish America, depicted in the painting titled "Fountain of Life and Mercy," by Gerard and Lucas Horenbout. Association of fountains with salvation and purity in Christian discourse; Influence of theological and compositional principles in Mexican paintings; Summary of beliefs about Creole discourse in colonial Spanish America.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08967148
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Literary History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17722727
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/alh/aji024