Ancient art of the province of Chiriqui, Colombia (eBook)

William Henry Holmes (Autor)

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2022
322 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654722078-7 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Ancient Art of the Province of Chiriqui, Colombia', William Henry Holmes explores the intricate artistic expressions of the indigenous people of Chiriqui, Colombia. Holmes meticulously examines the archaeology, iconography, and stylistic features of ancient artifacts found in the region, providing a comprehensive analysis of the cultural significance and artistic techniques employed by the ancient Chiriqui people. The book is written in a scholarly and detailed manner, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in pre-Columbian art and archaeology. Holmes integrates his findings with a broader understanding of Mesoamerican and South American art, placing the Chiriqui province in its proper historical and cultural context. William Henry Holmes, a prominent American archaeologist and anthropologist, was renowned for his pioneering work in the field of Indigenous North and South American art and archaeology. His expertise and dedication to understanding and preserving the cultural heritage of ancient civilizations are evident in 'Ancient Art of the Province of Chiriqui, Colombia'. Holmes' background and experience undoubtedly shaped the insightful analysis presented in the book. I highly recommend 'Ancient Art of the Province of Chiriqui, Colombia' to art historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of pre-Columbian cultures. William Henry Holmes' meticulous research and scholarly approach make this book a valuable and illuminating contribution to the study of indigenous art in Colombia and beyond.

Autor

William Henry Holmes (1846-1933) was an esteemed American anthropologist, archaeologist, and artist, who gained recognition for his meticulous contributions to the understanding of pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas. Holmes's scholarly endeavors were marked by a cross-disciplinary approach that was ahead of its time, combining his skills in illustration with his archaeological research. His seminal work, 'Ancient Art of the Province of Chiriqui, Colombia' (1888), is a landmark in the field that brought into focus the art and archaeology of a region that had been relatively unexamined until that point. Holmes meticulously documented and analyzed ceramics, metalwork, stone tools, and other artifacts, pioneering methods in archaeological illustration that would inform future generations of researchers. His writing style blended thorough research with accessible prose, making his findings available not only to scholars but also to a wider audience interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Americas. Holmes's enduring legacy is reflected in the continued relevance of his studies in the fields of anthropology and archaeology, and his work remains a standard reference for scholars of pre-Columbian art and culture.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: Ancient Chiriqui artifacts • ancient civilizations literature • Antiquities • archaeological discoveries • archaeological fiction novels • Central American history • Chiriquí • Chiriqui Colombian history • Classical literature • Cultural heritage narratives • Cultural Preservation • ethnographic fiction • Historical art fiction • Historical art studies • Indian Pottery • Indians of Central America • Indigenous culture • Latin American historical fiction • Mesoamerican heritage • native american art • Panama • pre-Columbian art • pre-Columbian culture books • Province • William Henry Holmes author • William Henry Holmes exploration