Treasures of the Andes
Download or Read eBook Treasures of the Andes PDF written by Jeffrey Quilter and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jeffrey Quilter |
| Publisher | : Duncan Baird Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105114529287 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Treasures of the Andes by : Jeffrey Quilter
Book excerpt: Centuries before the Incas, a number of advanced cultures flourished in the Andes. This beautifully illustrated study examines the rise and fall of these different peoples, and their magnificent legacy of design and craftsmanship. Surviving artifacts show incredible skill and sophistication, from exquisitely detailed textiles, ceramics, and metalwork to spectacular architectural sites. Tracing the connections between symbolism and belief, art, and myth, Treasures of the Andes sets the riches of South America in their historical and regional context and restores an important missing piece in the jigsaw puzzle of the world's great civilizations.
