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Peru : Art from the Chavin to the Incas by Paris Musees Les Musees de La Ville de Paris (2006, Hardcover)

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PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-108876246924
ISBN-139788876246920
eBay Product ID (ePID)51830073

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Book TitlePeru : Art from the Chavin to the Incas
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicCaribbean & Latin American, Latin America / Pre-Columbian Era, History / Prehistoric & Primitive
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, History
AuthorParis Musees Les Musees De La Ville De Paris
Book SeriesCollections Du Petit Palais, Musee Des Beaux-Arts De La Vill Ser.
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight60.9 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal985.01
SynopsisRichly illustrated, this book describes the grandeur and richness of the numerous civilizations predating the Incas, including the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sicn-Lambayeque, Moche-Sipn, and Chim 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., Richly illustrated, this book describes the grandeur and richness of the numerous civilizations predating the Incas, including the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sic n-Lambayeque, Moche-Sip n, and Chim 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., Richly illustrated, this book describes the grandeur and richness of the numerous civilizations predating the Incas, including the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sican-Lambayeque, Moche-Sipan, and Chimu 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.
LC Classification NumberF3429