Sacred Colors
Brazilian Indigenous Body Painting
Language: English - 140 pages
€40.00
AFLUENTE
Synopsis
The rich and vibrant Indigenous traditions of Brazil have been both a foundation and a guiding compass for our understanding of the country, its origins, and its identity. This book, Brazilian Indigenous Body Painting, is an invitation to explore this fascinating universe, where art intertwines with spirituality, nature merges with humanity, and the colors of the soul are revealed in a unique way.
About Renato Soares
Renato Soares began his photography career in 1986 and has since traveled to capture the diverse forms of cultural expression of Brazil’s ethnic groups. His connection with the Indigenous world dates back to childhood and was solidified through his early interactions with tribes in remote areas of the Amazon, as well as through his deep friendship with the sertanista Orlando Villas Bôas.
His photographic work has been featured in major exhibitions such as O Último Kuarup at MASP (2006) and the traveling exhibition A Última Viagem de Orlando Villas Bôas, which toured 12 Brazilian capitals. His talent was also recognized in Paris in a group exhibition at the Palais de la Découverte.
Krahô, os Filhos da Terra (1996) was his first book, followed by many others, including Pavilhão da Criatividade (1999), Sondagem na Alma do Povo – Acervo de Arte Popular Brasileira do Museu Edison Carneiro (2005, RJ), in collaboration with Maureen Bisilliat; Mar de Minas (2008), a portrait of the 34 mu
Product specifications
| Binding | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Thursday, 20 March 2025 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Pagecount | 140 |
| Interior color | Full color |
| Size | 210 x 279 mm |
| Publisher | AFLUENTE |
| Author | Renato Soares |
| Category | Art and culture > Photography |