EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE ANCIENT INCAS: ART ~ ARCHITECTURE ~ RELIGION ~ EVERYDAY LIFE ~ CULTURE. The Native Civilizations Of The Andes And South America Explored In 500 Color Paintings, Drawings And Photographs

Jones, Dr. David M.

ISBN 10: 1846811694 / ISBN 13: 9781846811692

Published by London. 2010. Hermes House, 2010

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glossy full color illustrated hardcover 2º (folio ~ 9"x12") large "coffee table" book, international or priority shipping will cost extra. no dustwrapper (as issued). very fine cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (nap). tutone photo illustrated endpapers. full color illustrated 1/2 title, frontis. & title pg. 256p. glossy pages throughout. every page illustrated in full color. "500 color paintings, drawings and photographs". glossary and further reading. index. ancient history. history of south american. archaeology. art history. religion. history of architecture. ~ An expert and authoritative reference to the great civilizations of the ancient Andes and South America, with more than 500 color photographs, site plans, maps and illustrations. Everyday life, work and home, farming, herding and hunting, trade and economy, religious beliefs, crime and punishment, and death and sacrifice are explored. How the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Tiwanaku, Chimú, Inca and other peoples lived, with vivid accounts of their world view, culture and lifestyle. In~depth features on the important cities, fortresses and ceremonial centres, including Chavín de Huántar, Pachacamac, Huari, Chan Chan and Machu Picchu. Illustrates the astonishing craftwork of the Andean world, including sculpture in plaster, stone and clay; pots and ceramics; textiles and featherwork; woodwork, shellwork and metalwork in gold, silver and alloys. "This book takes you to the very heart of the Inca civilization. From the dizzying heights of the Andean cordilleras to the golden kingdoms of coastal Peru and onwards to the Incas the story unfolds with breathtaking clarity." [TonyMorrison].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE ANCIENT INCAS: ART ~ ARCHITECTURE ~ RELIGION ~ EVERYDAY LIFE ~ CULTURE. The Native Civilizations Of The Andes And South America Explored In 500 Color Paintings, Drawings And Photographs
• Publisher: London. 2010. Hermes House
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846811694
• ISBN 13: 9781846811692
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • art history
  • ancient history
  • archaeology

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Synopsis

A lavishly illustrated large hardback discussing the art, architecture, religion, everyday life, and culture of the Ancient Inca.