Miskwabik; Metal of Ritual examines the thousands of beautiful and intricate ritual works of art -- from ceremonial weaponry to delicate copper pendants and ear ornaments -- created in eastern North America before the arrival of Europeans. The first comprehensive examination of this 3;000-year-old metallurgical tradition; the book provides unique insight into the motivation of the artisans and the significance of these objects; and highlights the brilliance and sophistication of the early civilizations of the Americas.Comparing the ritual architecture and metallurgy of the original Americans with the ethnological record; Amelia M. Trevelyan begins to unravel the mystery of the significance of the objects as well as their special functions within the societies that created them. The book includes dozens of striking color and black and white photographs.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Heavy going. but what did I expect?By LamppuSome years ago I read Stefan Zweigs book about Vienna. I couldnt put it down. This book on the other hand is heavy going. It is a real eye-opener that reveals the ugly truth under the glittery surface that one - I at least - still associate with Vienna. Everyone should read this book because it helps to understand what is going on in Europe right now. after all these years. Its easy but unfair to judge a 19th century person. They didnt know about political correctness and other modern goodies that we have to contend with.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful overview of fin de siecle ViennaBy Waldorf StatlerThis book provides an in-depth overview of the politics. art and society of Vienna around the turn of the century. Schorskes writing style does not make for an easy read but the motivated reader will surely learn a lot about the likes of Gustav Klimt. Sigmund Freud. Theodor Herzl and Arnold Schoenberg as well as the world they lived in.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent overview of late 19th-century Viennas unique social and cultural ...By Mike BarnesAn excellent overview of late 19th-century Viennas unique social and cultural situation. The ascendancy and sudden decline of the liberal political class to forces of nationalism and economic inequality and protest seem frighteningly similar to today.
