Joanne Pillsbury , Patricia Sarro , James Doyle ,
Design for Eternity: Architectural Models from the Ancient Americas
- ISBN 13:
- 9781588395764
- author:
- Joanne Pillsbury , Patricia Sarro , James Doyle ,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 24.4 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Museums & Collections, Guggenheim
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Design for Eternity: Architectural Models from the Ancient Americas Explore the intricate world of ancient architectural effigies created to honor the dead and convey spiritual beliefs. From around 1000 BC until the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, artists across the ancient Americas crafted small-scale models of temples, houses, and elaborate complexes. These works were not prototypes for structures but rather components of funerary practices that conveyed complex ideas about an afterlife. This book presents a comprehensive collection of these exquisite architectural models, showcasing their significance in mediating relationships between the living, the dead, and the divine. Vivid illustrations and insightful essays reveal the concepts behind these intriguing sculptures, offering a unique glimpse into the spiritual practices of ancient cultures.
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