Ancient American Art in Detail
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ISBN: 9780714125824
£14.99
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book offers a unique view of Ancient American art, featuring a rich array of stunning objects ranging from North America through Mexico to Central and South America. The most striking aspects of craftsmanship, materials and design are highlighted here in exquisite works of jade, turquoise, textiles, feather work, gold, wood, stone, ceramics and painted books, all drawn from the British Museumas outstanding collections. The book opens with an introduction asking ‘What is Ancient American art?’, in which the author explores fundamental relationships among the diverse artistic traditions of the Americas.
