Traveling with Cortes and Pizarro: Discovering Fine Pre-Columbian Art
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A superb selection of pre-Columbian art, ranging from terracotta, earthenware, and stone to silver and copper objects, small and large, is showcased in this lavish new book. Collector Stuart Handler and distinguished curator Joanne Stuhr describe the rich cultural context and artistic merits of individual works, and acclaimed author, explorer, and filmmaker Hugh Thomson gives a detailed, exciting narrative--based upon extensive research--of the role art played in the conquest of Mexico by Hern n Cort s and of Peru by Francisco Pizarro. Beautifully photographed, this book will appeal to all those interested in the pre-Columbian world.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:8874398085
ISBN13:9788874398089
Release Date:January 2019
Publisher:5 Continents Editions
Length:400 Pages
Weight:6.90 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 10.2" x 12.5"
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