Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou

by Donald J. Cosentino (Editor)

Other authorsDonald J. Cosentino (Editor)
Paperback, 1995

Status

Available

Call number

704.9

Tags

Voodoo / Vodoun, Haitian Art, Haiti, Afro-Diasporic Religions, Africa, Illustrated

Genres

Collection

Gifts

Publication

Univ of California Museum of (1995), Edition: First Edition

Description

This abundantly illustrated anthology brings together sixteen essays by artists, scholars and ritual experts who examine the sacred arts of Haitian Vodou from multiple perspectives. Among the many topics covered are the ten major Vodou divinities: Vodou's roots in the Fon and Kongo kingdoms of Africa and its transformation in the experiences of slavery, and the encounter with European spiritual systems; Vodou praxis, including its bodily and communal disciplines, the cult of St. James Major (Ogou), and the cult of twins.In the final section, essays by Elizabeth McAlister, Patrick Polk, Tina Girouard, and Randall Morris look at Vodou arts and artists, Oleyant, and the legacy of ironworker Georges Liautaud.The Envoi, by Donald J.Cosentino, is devoted to the Gedes, spirits of death and regeneration.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Widsith
Wrist-damagingly huge, and apparently out of print, this is by far and away the best and most enlightening guide to vodou around – indeed one of the best guides to Haitian culture full stop. It includes contributions from oodles of star ethnologists, lavish photographs and artwork, and detailed
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 interviews with mambos, houngans and other vodouisants. My copy was acquired second- or third-hand and came complete with highlights, underlining and marginal notes in several hands, giving a lived-in feel which seems entirely appropriate. Well worth tracking down, though your postman may hold it against you
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LibraryThing member lilithdorsey
This book is a stunningly illustrated guide to the art show of the same name. It details all aspects of sacred religious art. Highly recommended for those who would like to know more about these sacred ritual creations.
LibraryThing member dmkc
Wonderful book from the Sacred Arts exhibit. Beautiful photos and well written, informative essays.

Subjects

Art, Haitian Exhibitions
Art, West African Exhibitions
Art, West African Influence Exhibitions
Primitivism in art Haiti Exhibitions
Voodooism in art Exhibitions

Awards

Arnold Rubin Outstanding Publication Award (1998)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

446 p.; 12 inches

ISBN

0930741471 / 9780930741471

Local notes

MJW

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