Art of the Andes : from Chavín to Inca / Rebecca Stone-Miller

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-220) and index

Preface --1: Introduction --2: Early and Chavin art --3: Paracas and Nasca --4: Moche art and architecture --5: Tiwanaku and Wari imperial styles --6: Late Intermediate Period styles --7: Inca art and architecture --Select bibliography --Sources of illustrations --Index

Overview: Now fully revised, it describes the strikingly varied artistic achievements of the Chavin, Paracas, Moche, Chimu, and Inca cultures, among others. Their impressive cities, tall pyramids, shining goldwork, and intricate textiles constitute one of the greatest artistic traditions in history. For the second edition, Rebecca Stone-Miller has added new material covering the earliest mummification in the world at Chinchorros, wonderful new Moche murals and architectural reconstructions, the latest finds from the Chachapoyas culture, and a greater emphasis on shamanism. Throughout, Stone-Miller demonstrates how the Andean peoples adapted and refined their aesthetic response to an extremely inhospitable environment