Symbols in art Vodou like many religions invoke the spirit to address circumstances occurring beyond our comprehension. Figure B-1 is a painting by the Haitian artist, Hector Hyppolite. Hector Hyppolite (1894-1948) used symbols for spirits in many of his paintings. Hyppolite was a third generation vodou priest, or houngan. If you remember in an earlier…
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Shadows and Symbols in Art
We are aware of our shadows. We sense them, see them and at times feel them. Shadows are universal. In some cultures the shadows are treated as spirits or ghosts and often feared. Chhaya is the Hindu goddess of shadows. Chhaya was born from the shadow of Sanjna and replaced Sanjna in her house. In…
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