Great Museums of the World. Museums of the Andes
- 171 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Shows and describes pottery, fabrics, tapestries, sculpture, carvings, and other artifacts produced in pre-Columbian Peru
Elizabeth Benson Books
Elizabeth P. Benson is an American art historian and scholar, renowned for her extensive contributions to the study of pre-Columbian art, particularly that of Mesoamerica and the Andes. Her career involved a significant association with the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, where she served as director of pre-Columbian studies and curator of its collection. Her expertise has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of these ancient artistic traditions. Her work remains a vital resource for those interested in the art of the Americas.
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children and Parenting in a Substance Abundant World
- 434 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Focused on enhancing parenting skills, this compilation offers insights into fostering emotional intelligence in children and navigating the challenges of a world filled with substances. It combines practical strategies and research-backed advice, helping parents cultivate resilience, empathy, and effective communication in their children. The book emphasizes understanding children's emotions and equipping them to face external influences, ultimately aiming to create a nurturing environment for growth and development.
The tradition of portraiture in Latin America is astonishingly long and rich. For over 2,000 years, portraits have been used to preserve the memory of the deceased, bolster the social standing of the aristocracy, mark the deeds of the mighty, advance the careers of politicians, record rites of passage, and mock symbols of the status quo. This beautiful and wide-ranging book—the first to explore the tradition of portraiture in Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present day—features some 200 works from fifteen countries.Retratos (Portraits) presents an engaging variety of works by such well-known figures as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Fernando Botero, and José Campeche as well as stunning examples by anonymous and obscure artists. Distinguished contributors discuss the significance of portraits in ancient Mayan civilizations, in the world of colonial Iberians, in the political struggles of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and in a remarkable range of other times and locations.With a wealth of informative details and exquisite color illustrations, Retratos invites readers to appreciate Latin American portraits and their many meanings as never before.
Atlas of Ancient America
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Contains 56 maps, 329 illustrations, and accompanying text describing ancient American art, history, and archaeology.
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