Spain hosts 'Ages of Man' religious art exhibit
MANILA, Philippines - Spain has been known for its rich culture, epic artistic history and Catholic faith. Today, one of the communities that keep these treasures alive is the San Salvador de Oña Monastery in Burgos.
Owner of Europe’s largest collection of religious art, the Benedictine Monastery in Castile-Leon is marking its millennial foundation and as part of its celebrations, will host the 17th edition of the “Ages of Man” exhibit, one of the most important religious art exhibitions in Europe.
This year’s exhibition is titled “Monacatus” which, when translated from its Greek derivative, means “alone.” This signifies the historical reality of monasticism in the Catholic Church in Castilla and Leon, as well as the value of consecrated life.
“Monacatus” will run until Nov. 4. It will be held amid the stunning natural landscape of Oña, lending a mythical and magnificent backdrop to the exhibit of glorious history and art.
Banking on an experiential production and the first-time inclusion of photography into the exhibit, Monacatus will be divided into six chapters, each with a different theme depicting the heritage of Spain.
The “Ages of Man” exhibit began in 2010 when The Ages of Man foundation and the Castilla y Leon board agreed to continue working together for the conservation, restoration and dissemination of the community’s heritage.
In 2011, the “Passio” exhibit held in the towns of Valladolid, Medina del Campo and Medina de Rio Seco attracted more than 450,000 visitors.
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