This is the story of the ancient Andean art, exploring the development of fine and applied art and architecture. Site plans, maps and over 250 illustrations represent the very finest buildings and artworks of these cultures. It is the perfect introduction to the subject for anyone who wishes to find out more about these extraordinary peoples who have helped shape the cultural development of our world.
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An illustrated history of arts, crafts and design of the first peoples of South America.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781780191386
Publisert
2012-09-06
Utgiver
Vendor
Southwater
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128

Forfatter

Biographical note

Dr David M Jones is the author of The Illustrated History of the Incas, The Myths and Religions of the Incas, The World of the Ancient Incas, Mythology of the Aztec and Maya and Mythology of the Incas, also published by Southwater. He obtained a PhD in the Archaeology of the Americas at the institute of Archaeology, University of London. Dr Jones is co-author of the Blue Guide Mexico and has wrote many articles on Mesoamerican and South American art for The Grove Dictionary of Art.