Estátuas em movimento: rito, ruína e réplica digital dos profetas de Aleijadinho

A groundbreaking study reveals that the bicentennial soapstone statues of Aleijadinho at the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas are not static but dynamically engaged in multiple narratives, serving both as sacred images and digital replicas. The research uncovers how these statues, fixed in the basilica's precinct, produce rituals of pilgrimage while also being transformed through modern conservation processes and digital representation. By analyzing their role in religious practice and art, alongside debates on preservation and ruin, the study offers a novel perspective on the intersection of sacred representation, ritual, and technological innovation.

Freitas, I. M. (2026). Estátuas em movimento: rito, ruína e réplica digital dos profetas de Aleijadinho. Religião & Sociedade, 46(2). https://doi.org/10.1590/1984-04382026e460207