Excerpt from Peru II
Printed IN germany copyright 1922 BY folkwang - verlag, hagen i.w. Und darmstadt druck von bald kruger, hagen lw.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This rich, scholarly text takes on the challenge of decoding the profound meanings woven into the ancient ceramics of Peru. Traveling through time, it examines pottery from three distinct periods: the primitive, archaic, and Inca eras. The author skillfully peels back layers of symbolism and allegory to reveal a civilization's unique relationship with its deities, the natural world, and the cosmic forces that shaped their beliefs. Exploring themes of life, death, and rebirth, the text unveils the pottery's role in rituals, funerary practices, and the articulation of social hierarchies. Through meticulous analysis and expert insights, this book offers an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of an ancient culture through the lens of its enduring artistic legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780484981873_0
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