Treasures of the Andes The Glories of Inca And Pre-Columbian South America

Centuries before the Incas, a number of advanced cultures flourished in the Andes. This beautifully illustrated book examines the rise and fall of these different peoples, and their magnificent legacy of design and craftsmanship. Surviving artifacts show incredible skill and sophistication, from exquisitely detailed textiles, ceramics, and metalwork to spectacular architectural sites. Tracing the connections between symbolism and belief, art, and myth, "Treasures of the Andes sets the riches of South America in their historical and regional context and restores an important missing piece in the jigsaw of the world's great civilizations.Quilter, Jeffrey is the author of 'Treasures of the Andes The Glories of Inca And Pre-Columbian South America', published 2006 under ISBN 9781844831876 and ISBN 1844831876.