Tradiciones Peruanas
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Description
A survey of Peruvian traditions, spanning the 17th to 19th centuries, reveals persistent syncretisms and the emergence of new identities. The Spanish viceregal legacy intertwines with costumbrista representations that defined the Andean nation. From the metropolis to neighboring viceroyalties in Colombia and Argentina, the circulation of motifs and the reinterpretation of the distinctive are observed. The collection explores tensions between colonial heritage and the search for a unique visual expression on the continent.
