In 1500 CE; the Inca empire covered most of South Americas Andean region. The empires leaders first met Europeans on November 15; 1532; when a large Inca army confronted Francisco Pizarros band of adventurers in the highland Andean valley of Cajamarca; Peru. At few other times in its history would the Inca royal leadership so aggressively showcase its moral authority and political power. Glittering and truculent; what Europeans witnessed at Inca Cajamarca compels revised understandings of pre-contact Inca visual art; spatial practice; and bodily expression. This book takes a fresh look at the encounter at Cajamarca; using the episode to offer a new; art-historical interpretation of pre-contact Inca culture and power. Adam Herrings study offers close readings of Inca and Andean art in a variety of media: architecture and landscape; geoglyphs; sculpture; textiles; ceramics; featherwork; and metalwork. The volume is richly illustrated with over sixty color images.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. HEIRLOOM that any Japanophile would lovingly pass down to his children.By ThreeleggedwolfThis is THE BOOK to get for the Japanophile in your family. Not only does the book have the actual translation of this 900 year old classic work about gardening; but it is also a look into the aesthetic philosophy of garden beauty. The authors commentary goes into nature; geomancy and taboos and other matters about the classic work. The book has index; glossary and ample footnotes. A quote to make you chuckle states; "When a stone from the mountains or riverbeds is set in the manner of deities; it will become a demon stone; there are many cases throughout the country of trouble stemming from doing this". I will treasure this book forever.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Japanese gardenBy JmoriVery concise but detailed information; meant for serious Japanese garden enthusiasts1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Donald H. McLeanEsoteric and fascinating. And relaxing. The art of placing stones.
