A visual catalog of the building complexes of male religious orders in Mexico's colonial cities /
The first male missionary religious order, the Franciscans, arrived in Nueva España (Mexico) in 1524, and were followed by others. The male missionary religious orders played an important role in the evangelization of indigenous peoples, but also had a presence in urban centers where they had church...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
2024.
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| Summary: | The first male missionary religious order, the Franciscans, arrived in Nueva España (Mexico) in 1524, and were followed by others. The male missionary religious orders played an important role in the evangelization of indigenous peoples, but also had a presence in urban centers where they had churches and large complexes built. This book surveys what remains of these complexes in Mexico City, Puebla and other selected colonial cities, and briefly discusses the history of the complexes. This study will be of interest to historians, architects and art historians interested in the role of the male orders in urban development and the state of this unique architectural patrimony. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 529 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781036406769 1036406768 |