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
Shawn Tribe
Founder of the Liturgical Arts Journal. His writing interests include vestment design, book arts, architecture and liturgical history.