Peru Art from the Chavin to the Incas |
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| Author:
| Paris Musees Les Musees de La Ville de Paris, |
| Contribution by:
| de Szyslo, Fernando
Lumbreras, Luis Guillermo
Roca-Rey, Alvaro |
| Editor:
| Lemasson, Patrick |
| Series title: | Collections du Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la VILL Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-88-7624-692-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Publisher: | Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Skira |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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Richly illustrated, this book describes the grandeur and richness of the numerous civilizations predating the Incas, including the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sic#65533;n-Lambayeque, Moche-Sip#65533;n, and Chim#65533; cultures, as well as the great Inca civilization. Included in the book are the important sites and landscapes representative of the three major ecological levels of Peru, as well as a general view and a historical perspective of the pre-Columbian cultures of Peru. Luis...
More DescriptionRichly illustrated, this book describes the grandeur and richness of the numerous civilizations predating the Incas, including the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sic#65533;n-Lambayeque, Moche-Sip#65533;n, and Chim#65533; cultures, as well as the great Inca civilization. Included in the book are the important sites and landscapes representative of the three major ecological levels of Peru, as well as a general view and a historical perspective of the pre-Columbian cultures of Peru. Luis Guillermo Lumbreras examines the historical and archaeological context while Fernando de Szyslo presents the viewpoint of a contemporary Peruvian artist. Informative text written by Peruvian specialists in the field introduce each chapter dedicated to each of the pre-Columbian cultures. Two hundred stunning objects--pottery, textiles, and jewelry--illustrate the varied artistic achievements of each ancient culture.