ARTS 117L - Santeros: Craft And Tradition

Institution:

Santa Fe Community College

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Description:

New Mexican santeros are part of a 400-year-old artistic and religious tradition. In this course, students learn the history, symbolism, and wood-carving and painting techniques associated with diverse styles of ancient and contemporary santero artisans. Students learn to carve bultos and to paint retablos. Offered: Fall and Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 428-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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