Art of the Andes
From Chavin to Inca
Seiten
1995
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-500-20286-9 (ISBN)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-500-20286-9 (ISBN)
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An examination of the wealth of art and architecture created by the different cultures of the ancient Andes. Illustrating the varied examples of sculpture, textiles and other media, the book discusses how the art provides a wider knowledge of the people that created it.
This is a study of the art and architecture created by the various cultures of the ancient Andes. The book examines the goldwork, intricate textiles, vast cities and tall pyramids that constitute one of the oldest artistic traditions in history which, although the Incas are famous as the masters of the largest empire in the Renaissance world, remains relatively little-known. A range of Andean art is covered , revealing the achievements of the Chavin, Paracus, Moche, Chimu and Inca cultures. Illustrating and describing many varied examples of sculpture, textiles and other media, the book discusses how the art provides a wider knowledge of the people that created it.
This is a study of the art and architecture created by the various cultures of the ancient Andes. The book examines the goldwork, intricate textiles, vast cities and tall pyramids that constitute one of the oldest artistic traditions in history which, although the Incas are famous as the masters of the largest empire in the Renaissance world, remains relatively little-known. A range of Andean art is covered , revealing the achievements of the Chavin, Paracus, Moche, Chimu and Inca cultures. Illustrating and describing many varied examples of sculpture, textiles and other media, the book discusses how the art provides a wider knowledge of the people that created it.
Early and Chavin art; Paracus and Nasca; Moche art and architecture; Tiwanaku and Wari imperial styles; late intermediate period styles; Inca art and architecture.
| Reihe/Serie | World of Art S. |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 30 colour and 150 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 149 x 210 mm |
| Gewicht | 476 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-500-20286-9 / 0500202869 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-500-20286-9 / 9780500202869 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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