Pre-Columbian Art by Esther Pasztory

Pre-Columbian Art by Esther Pasztory

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When the Spanish conquered Mexico and Peru, they discovered in the Aztecs and Incas the latest in a long line of highly civilized peoples to have inhabited Mesoamerica and the Andes. This book describes the very different cultural traditions of these two groups, placing them in historical context.

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Pre-Columbian Art by Esther Pasztory

When the Spanish conquered Mexico and Peru, they discovered in the Aztecs and Incas the latest in a long line of highly civilized peoples to have inhabited Mesoamerica and the Andes. This book describes the very different cultural traditions of these two groups, placing them in their historical and social contexts. Drawing on a range of material finds, from monumental architecture, stone carving and sculpture to woven textiles, illustrated codices and gold masks, the author unlocks some of the elaborate myths and belief systems that form part of the fascinating background to pre-Columbian art.
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ISBN 13 9780297824077
ISBN 10 0297824074
Title Pre-Columbian Art
Author Esther Pasztory
Series Everyman Art Library
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1998-08-10
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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