Ancient American art, 3500 BC-AD 1532
masterworks of the pre-Columbian era
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Publication
2011 - 5 Continents Editions, Milan, Italy
Language
English
Word Count
94,750 words, Guess
Page Count
379 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL25154577M
- ISBN-139788874395545
- ISBN-10887439554X
- OCLC Control Number707968665
- Library of Congress Control Number2011500681
Classifications
- LCCE59.A7 A42 2011
Description
From ancient Valdivian figurines and vessels dating back to 3500 b.c. to Incan and Aztec objects created just before the Spanish explorers landed, this is a story of discovery that spans 50 centuries, stretches from southern Peru to northern Mexico, and is still ongoing. This expansive survey of pre-Columbian art includes images of gods, portraits of men and women, representations of animals and plants, and objects of pure abstraction. The beautifully photographed pieces?all from the Jimmy and Leonora Belilty collection?reveal the artists? mastery over their materials, as well as their workmanship and conceptual creativity.
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