In a previous article we touched upon the tradition of inculturation specifically in relation to Japanese and Chinese Madonnas -- Madonna images which have been given the particular characteristics and dress of those rich oriental cultures. This is a theme which has always greatly interested me and today I wished to show a few more examples of this beautiful genre. Little more commentary is required.
The Tradition of the Japanese Madonna
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Shawn Tribe
Founder of the Liturgical Arts Journal. His writing interests include vestment design, book arts, architecture and liturgical history.