Reading Journal The Virgin of Guadalupe: Symbol of Conquest or Liberation? By Jeanette Farrot Peterson When reading “The Virgin of Guadalupe: Symbol of Conquest or Liberation?“ It was clear to me that the Virgin of Guadalupe is a powerful cultural symbol of Mexican identity and nationhood. In colonial times the Virgin of Guadalupe was interpreted as a native‚ loving and forgiving mother‚ the intercessor to God the Father and his son‚ Jesus Christ. Today Guadalupe has been reinterpreted as an
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The Virgin of Guadalupe 1. What does the image represent? The image represents the end of suffering and sacrifice‚ the conquering of the Aztecs‚ the combining of Aztec and Spanish cultures along with their different religious aspects‚ the conversion of Mexico‚ Central‚ and South America to Catholicism‚ and is the national symbol for Mexico. 2. Describe the symbols that form the composition. The crown‚ ray of light‚ roses‚ stars on the robe‚ crescent moon‚ angels‚ sash‚ dress‚ roses‚ prayer hands
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The painting The Birth of the Virgin was created by Italian artist Fra Carnevale in 1467 during the early renaissance in Italy. During the renaissance movement‚ many artists recalled to High Classical idealism and more focus on individual and humanity. It is obviously that The Birth of the Virgin is a typical painting from the early renaissance since artist emphasized the each individual and depicted a Classical palace in his painting. Meanwhile‚ the artist also used linear perspective‚ atmospheric
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Description In Pietro Lorenzetti’s triptych‚ Birth of the Virgin‚ the artist’s gift for pictorial illusionism is clearly evident. The painting is 6’1’‘X5’11’’ in dimensions and painted with tempera on wood. Lorenzetti enhances the illusion by using various vertical lines as well as painting a column through one of the figures. This creates an illusion of extended space within the painting. Lorenzetti uses shades of red‚ brown‚ green‚ black and blue. The clothing of the figures are darker in shade
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Flowers for Guadalupe Indeed‚ the Virgin of Guadalupe is highly esteemed among Mexicans. Mexican women venerate the Virgin Mary during their pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe basilica in the Mexico City. In the meantime‚ the Virgin of Guadalupe is associated with different miracles. In the lives of Mexican women the Virgin of Guadalupe plays varied roles. In fact‚ the Virgin of Guadalupe is considered as a transformative energy. To Mexican women she is the provider of strength‚ hope‚ and the
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REGARDING MARY During the last forty years‚ there has been an increased desire between Catholics and other Christians to discuss the theological positions that have separated us. The Catholic Church’s teachings on Mary have been a crucial element in the discussions that have taken place. There are many hopeful signs of mutual understanding‚ including a new appreciation for the Scriptural and Patristic presentations of Mary‚ as well as the writings‚ homilies and hymns of the Reformers on Mary.
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Cult of the Virgin in the Gothic Era: Was there another side to the Virgin’s image? In the Gothic era‚ when it was popular for artist to create images and symbols of the Virgin Mary‚ began the Cult of the Virgin. Many artists focused on the Virgin Mary with Christ as the main topic in their art work. Did all the creations made of the Virgin portray her as good? Could some of the artists want to give a negative interpretation of the Virgin that could have only been seen through the artist’s eye
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- The art piece I chose from my book is The Virgin of Guadalupe on page forty. I chose this specific piece because it’s an image I have associated with my Mexican culture for the entirety of my life. It’s a brilliant example of how culture‚ religion and art intertwine. As the tradition is told‚ Virgin Mary first appeared to Juan Diego‚ a peasant‚ as he was crossing a hillside near present-day Mexico City. She appeared as a dark-skinned woman who spoke Nahuatl‚ Juan Diego’s native language. This woman
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Based on the passage from The Miraculous Apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe‚ the main word seemed to be “Her.” It was very interesting to go from reading a poem about a woman who was constantly being oppressed and silenced for her gender (“To a Gentleman of Peru”) to go on to read a story about a man being called to worship a woman. Despite the conflict between the Spanish and the Native Americans‚ both cultures had similarities regarding their physical traits as well as their treatment of women
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Leonardo da Vinci‚ Virgin and Child with St. Anne‚ 1510‚ oil on panel This piece‚ painted in about 1510‚ was rumoured to have been commissioned by Louis XII to celebrate his daughter’s birth in 1499 but by the time da Vinci had finished the piece and was satisfied with it‚ it was too late. Two women and a small infant child dominate the frame and are all seated in a very idealistic outdoor‚ natural setting. St Anne is seated centrally‚ her body covered by the Virgin Mary who sits on her lap
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