Author: Donald A. Proulx
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 9781587298295
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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For almost eight hundred years (100 BC–AD 650) Nasca artists modeled and painted the plants, animals, birds, and fish of their homeland on Peru’s south coast as well as numerous abstract anthropomorphic creatures whose form and meaning are sometimes incomprehensible today. In this first book-length treatment of Nasca ceramic iconography to appear in English, drawing upon an archive of more than eight thousand Nasca vessels from over 150 public and private collections, Donald Proulx systematically describes the major artistic motifs of this stunning polychrome pottery, interprets the major themes displayed on this pottery, and then uses these descriptions and his stimulating interpretations to analyze Nasca society. After beginning with an overview of Nasca culture and an explanation of the style and chronology of Nasca pottery, Proulx moves to the heart of his book: a detailed classification and description of the entire range of supernatural and secular themes in Nasca iconography along with a fresh and distinctive interpretation of these themes. Linking the pots and their iconography to the archaeologically known Nasca society, he ends with a thorough and accessible examination of this ancient culture viewed through the lens of ceramic iconography. Although these static images can never be fully understood, by animating their themes and meanings Proulx reconstructs the lifeways of this complex society.
Author: Alfred Louis Kroeber
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 9780761989646
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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Submitted a little late for spring term, Kroeber's report remains the only complete analysis and seriation of the beautiful painted pottery of the important site, with over 400 photographs and drawings. It remained unfinished when he died in 1960; colleagues have edited and completed it, adding some color photographs, a background preface, and a survey of research since 1926. The report now also provides a glimpse into the methods and mentality of early American archaeology. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Alan Reed Sawyer
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870990373
Category : Indian art
Languages : en
Pages : 151
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Author: Helaine Silverman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470692669
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
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This well-illustrated, concise text will serve as a benchmark study of the Nasca people and culture for years to come.
Author: Anthony F. Aveni
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292704961
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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A FASCINATING OVERVIEW OF WHAT THE LEADING EXPERT AND HIS COLLEAGUES CURRENTLY UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE GIANT GROUND DRAWINGS OF ANCIENT NASCA, PERU.
Author: Georgia Museum of Art
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian art
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Author: Wendell Clark Bennett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art, Andean
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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"Pre-Historic treasures of gold and silver, intricately woven tapestries, delicately painted paper-thin ceramics, and monumental stone carvings. More than 400 priceless objects have been assembled from private and public collections in Latin America, Canada, and the United States for this exhibition which will present for the first time under one roof the finest examples of art produced by ancient civilizations which flourished in the Andean region from about 1200 B.C. until the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century."--Excerpt from press release (see link below).
Author: Georgia Museum of Art
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects, Peruvian
Languages : en
Pages : 66
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Author: Dilwyn Jenkins
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781843530749
Category : Peru
Languages : en
Pages : 668
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'The Rough Guide to Peru' is a comprehensive handbook for the independent traveller that provides entertaining coverage of all the sights, detailed listings of the best places to stay and eat, and practical advice for outdoor pursuits.
Author: Dilwyn Jenkins
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 024124675X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 538
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The Rough Guide to Peru covers the country in-depth from the jawdropping attractions of the Macchu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon to Lima's endlessly hip restaurant scene. Rough Guides' four expert authors have covered every inch of Peru, communing with Amazon shamans, rafting the waters of the mighty Urubamba and hiking to the little-visited Inca ruins of Choquequirao. Discover where to find Peru's best pisco sour, view the rainforest high up from a canopy walkway or check out the country's coolest surfing hangout with Rough Guides' things not to miss section. Learn how to get the most out of one of South America's most versatile destinations with The Rough Guide to Peru range of itineraries. Meet the Incas with our in-depth history section and read about everything from traditional panpipe music to hallucinogenic plants. Over 70 clear, full-colour maps help you find a hostel while our easy-to-use transport info will make sure you don't end up on a chicken bus to nowhere!
