History of Art and Visual Culture 190B - The Virgin of Guadalupe: Images and Symbolism in Spain, Mexico, and the U

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University of California-Santa Cruz

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Focus on the histories of miraculous images of La Virgen de Guadalupe de Extremadura (Spain) and La Virgen de Guadalupe de Tepeyac (Mexico). The foundations and growth of the cult of the Mexican Guadalupe during the colonial period is examined along with the multivalent symbolism of her image. Considers contemporary "appearances" of the Virgin of Guadalupe, from the miraculous images on a tree in central California and the compositions of Chicano artists, to mass-produced kitsch. This course can be taken for senior exit credit only be permission of the instructor. This course can be taken for senior exit credit only be permission of the instructor. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 18. (General Education Code(s): A, E.) C. Dean

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1.25

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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