Previously published in two volumes "The illustrated encyclopedia of the Incas" and "The Inca world." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Chapter 24. PART ONE: CHRONICLE OF THE ANCIENT ANDES -- DISCOVERING THE INCAS -- HISTORY -- Chapter 1. Metal, Wood, Stone, Shell and Bone. Chapter 2. The Land -- Chapter 3. Sacred Landscapes, Sacred Skies -- Chapter 4. Early Settlers to Empire Builders -- Chapter 5. Themes and Peoples -- Chapter 6. Power and Warfare -- MYTH AND RELIGION -- Chapter 7. A Pantheon of Gods -- Chapter 8. Honouring the Gods -- Chapter 9. Tales of the Gods -- Chapter 10. Creation and the First Peoples -- Chapter 11. Leaving this Earth -- Chapter 12. A New God -- PART TWO: THE INCA WORLD -- IN SEARCH OF THE INCAS -- THE ANCIENT ANDEAN WORLD -- Chapter 13. Living in the Landscape -- Chapter 14. From Villages to Cities -- Chapter 15. Building an Empire -- Chapter 16. The World of Work -- Chapter 17. Daily Life -- Chapter 18. Religious Beliefs -- ANCIENT ANDEAN ART -- Chapter 19. Architecture -- Chapter 20. Ancient Andean Cities -- Chapter 21. Stone and Clay Sculpture -- Chapter 22. Ceramics -- Chapter 23. Fibrework, Costume and Featherwork -- Chapter 24. Metal, Wood, Stone, Shell and Bone.
Summary:
The history of the Incas fascinates the modern world. This groundbreaking book separates fact from fiction, exploring the native peoples of Peru and the Andes, their mythologies and ancient belief systems, and the amazing beauty of Inca art and architecture. It opens with the culture and history of its many kingdoms and their mythological rituals and beliefs. The second half of the book focuses on the day-to-day lives of ordinary people and the beautiful art they created, such as ceramics, gold- and silverwork, and fabrics. This authoritative volume combines over 1000 striking illustrations with lively and engaging text. An in-depth history of the ancient peoples of South America including the Paracas, Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Lambayeque-Sipan, Tiwanaku, Chimu and Inca. Discover the breathtaking developments in Andean art, from the mysterious lines etched in the Nazca desert to the temples erected at Kotosh, La Galgada and Aspero. This large format new edition discusses the sophisticated politics, power and warfare with fascinating insights into the brutal rituals and symbolic complexity.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.