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September 28, 2025Lex localis - Journal of Local Self-Government

Symbolism and Iconography of the Viceroyal Mural Painting in Lima, 16th and 18th Centuries

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CFCarlos Guillermo Vargas FebresABAna Torres BarchinoJLJuan Serra Lluch

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals how mural paintings served evangelization and cultural affirmation in colonial Lima.

Key Points

  • Mural painting in Lima reflects complex symbolism, intertwining religious and cultural narratives during the colonial period.
  • Results indicate that colonial murals synthesized doctrinal, emotional, and cultural elements, essential for evangelization efforts.
  • The methodology involved examining selected murals through iconographic and iconological approaches, utilizing classical sources.
  • Findings underscore the role of Indigenous, Creole, and Afro-descendant communities in shaping the visual expression of faith.

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Febres et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d90bc641e1c178a14f6dbfhttps://doi.org/10.52152/801482
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