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México
Tree of life
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The tree of life (candelabra) is a popular form
of art in Mexico. Shaped in the form of a tree,
it is then crafted in great detail with figures
such as people, branches, flowers, fruit, animals
and other subject matter
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Mural done with Mayolica tiles entitled Arbol
geneologico del comienzo del mestizaje Museum of
Artes Populares in Mexico City
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Traditional Tree of Life (Candelabra) created by
Oscar Sotano on display at the Museum de Artes
Populares in Mexico City
Cactus gigantea (Candelabra Cactus Giant
Cactus)
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Cactus gigantea (Candelabra Cactus Giant Cactus
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The Mexican Trees of Life traditionally represent
the myth of Adam and Eves banishment from Earth
but interpreted through indigenous religious
beliefs . They also represent Earths fertility
, which involves dying to be reborn. The tree
form is now used to depict many different stories
including trees of death .
Traditional Tree of Life (Candelabra) on display
at the Museum de Artes Populares in Mexico City
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The Church of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca opened for
worship in 1608 and is one of the best examples
of baroque architecture in Mexico. The
genealogical tree of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
(founder of the Order) is outstanding. It is done
in gilded and polychrome plasterwork upon the
ceiling of the sotacoro (the area under a raised
choir)
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Tree of Life, traditional Navajo design comes to
us from the Mexican state of Zacatecas
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Talavera poblana
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Talavera poblana
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Viva México huichol yarn painting
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México
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photos Copyright All the images belong to their
authors Presentation Sanda Foisoreanu
2012
Sound Lila Downs - Semilla de piedra
Cumbia Maya