الهه‌ای در حرکت: خلاقیت بصری در پرستش ماریا لیونزا (کتاب ۴۲ در جهت‌گیری‌های جدید در انسان‌شناسی)

The current practice of the cult of María 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. The Current Practice Of The Cult Of Maria 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, It Shows How The Innumerable Images Of This Goddess -represented As An Indian, White Or Mixed-race 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 Essay That Sheds Light On The Role Of Visual Creativity In Contemporary Religious Manifestations. Who Is María Lionza? -- The Cult Of María Lionza -- The Ritual Image -- Between Art And Religion -- Bodies, Dreams And Apparitions -- A Globalized Goddess -- A Network Of Images. Roger Canals. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Includes Filmography. La 4e de couv. indique : "The current practice of the cult of Maria 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, it shows how the innumerable images of this goddess -represented as an Indian, white or mixed-race 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 essay that sheds light on the role of visual creativity in contemporary religious manifestations." TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Who is María Lionza? Chapter 2. The Cult of María Lionza Chapter 3. The Ritual Image Chapter 4. Between Art and Religion Chapter 5. Bodies, Dreams, and Apparitions Chapter 6. A Globalized Goddess Chapter 7. A Network of Images Conclusions Bibliography Index