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Book Synopsis: When the Jesuit missionaries ventured from Europe to newly discovered territories in Asia and Latin America, they brought with them the rich traditions of Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture. What happened to the artistic and social practices already thriving in the communities that the missionaries encountered is the story told by art historian and Jesuit specialist Gauvin Alexander Bailey.
The Jesuits, determined to convert both spiritually and culturally, put great effort into imparting their own artistic techniques and knowledge. At the same time they were unusually tolerant of the non-European cultures, making artistic accommodations in order to communicate with each particular society. The resulting hybridization was complex: German, Italian, and Flemish as well as the dominant Spanish and Portuguese idioms mingled with multiple Asian and Amerindian traditions.
Bailey argues that this cross-pollination of early modern art became the first truly global visual currency for cultural exchange. Through a sweeping look at Japan, China, Mughul India, and Paraguay, the author focuses on four of the most flourishing artistic encounters and discovers much unrecognized or misunderstood art. He overturns the simple thesis that art was imposed on subject cultures in favor of the more difficult paradigm of exchange. This meticulously researched book has over 100 beautiful illustrations and a thorough index.
Winner of the 2000 Roland H. Bainton Prize Winner for Art and Music History - Sixteenth Century Studies Conference
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Discover the captivating story of the artistic and cultural exchange between Europe and the newly discovered territories in Asia and Latin America with our book, Art on the Jesuit Missions in Asia and Latin America, 1542-1773. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture that the Jesuit missionaries brought with them on their voyages.
Written by renowned art historian and Jesuit specialist Gauvin Alexander Bailey, this meticulously researched book uncovers the untold story of how the artistic and social practices already thriving in the local communities interacted with the influence of the Jesuit missionaries. Through over 100 beautiful illustrations, Bailey takes you on a journey through Japan, China, Mughul India, and Paraguay, showcasing the vibrant fusion of European, Asian, and Amerindian traditions.
Unlike the simplistic narrative of art imposition, Bailey presents a more nuanced and compelling thesis of cultural exchange. He reveals how the Jesuits, while imparting their own artistic techniques and knowledge, were remarkably tolerant and accommodating to the non-European cultures they encountered. This resulted in a complex and unique hybridization of art forms, becoming the first truly global visual currency for cultural exchange.
Winner of the prestigious 2000 Roland H. Bainton Prize for Art and Music History at the Sixteenth Century Studies Conference, this book is a testament to Bailey's expertise and passion for unraveling the hidden narratives of art history. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious about the hidden treasures of cultural exchange, Art on the Jesuit Missions in Asia and Latin America, 1542-1773 is a must-read.
Expand your horizons and delve into the captivating world of cross-cultural artistic encounters. Order your copy of Art on the Jesuit Missions in Asia and Latin America, 1542-1773 today and witness the beauty of cultural fusion firsthand.
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