Gold and the Incas: Lost Worlds of Peru
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Gold and the Incas: Lost Worlds of Peru
By (Author) National Gallery of Australia
National Library of Australia
National Library of Australia
2nd December 2013
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
Physical Properties
Paperback
304
Width 240mm, Height 290mm
Description
Gold and the Incas: Lost worlds of Peru reveals the splendour of ancient pre-Hispanic cultures of Peru. Art made of gold, silver, turquoise, shell, stone, textile and ceramic is shown. More than 200 objects are covered, from gold armour and intricate jewellery to elaborate embroidered and woven cloths. They show the aesthetic depth, drama and beauty of the famous Incan empire and its predecessors. As well as deities, lively depictions of animals, birds and fish decorate the works. Also included are essays by Peruvian and Australian scholars, maps and a timeline.
