JOURNAL ARTICLE

Enigmas of the Ancient Jesuit Guaraní Missions: A Visual Essay on the World Heritage Site of São Miguel Arcanjo.

  • Published In: Afterimage, 2025, v. 52, n. 2. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: da Silva, Bruno de Oliveira 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the transformation of travel and self-reflection during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the author's doctoral research related to identity and personal history in the context of the Jesuit missions in Brazil. It details the historical significance of these missions, established in the 16th century to protect Indigenous peoples from exploitation, and their eventual decline due to colonial conflicts and the expulsion of Jesuits. The author shares personal experiences and artistic reflections from visits to the site of São Miguel Arcanjo, emphasizing its cultural heritage and the integration of European and Indigenous elements. The missions are recognized as World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO, highlighting their importance in the narrative of colonization and cultural exchange in South America. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Afterimage. 2025/06, Vol. 52, Issue 2, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0300-7472
  • DOI:10.1525/aft.2025.52.2.4
  • Accession Number:186534002
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