Research
Feast and Ephemeral Art
in the New World
Director: Arnulfo Herrera (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)
Historical, political, artistic moments and expressions of power are studied, which are reflected in the accounts of royal juras, triumphal arches and funeral pyres. The analysis of the texts and the reconstruction of the historical periods allow to evaluate the circumstances of the American colonies.
Researchers: Arnulfo Herrera and Citlalli Luna (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)
Activities
- Cataloging of the celebrations and commemorations that were celebrated in the New World
- Rescue and Critical edition of festive texts in the New World