A Goddess in Motion: Visual Creativity in the Cult of María Lionza

By Roger Canals

Book Overview

The current practice of the cult of Mar a Lionza is one of the most important and yet unexplored religious practices in Venezuela. Based on long-term fieldwork, this book explores the role of images and visual culture within the cult. By adopting a relational approach, A Goddess in Motion shows how the innumerable images of this goddess--represented as an Indian, white or mestizo woman--move constantly from objects to bodies, from bodies to dreams, and from the religion domain to the art world. In short, this book is a fascinating study that sheds light on the role of visual creativity in contemporary religious manifestations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800733712
• ISBN13: 9781800733718
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Berghahn Books
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"