Peruvian Featherworks: Art of the Precolumbian Era (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300169795 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Heidi King is senior research associate in the Department of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Fair coverage of subject miroku King's book is interesting and easily available. I found it readable and instructive. I have made a study of works on pre-Columbian textiles and find James W. Reid's pioneering articles for the publication,HALI, as well as his books,PLUMES d'ETERNITE (Paris) and MAGIC FEATHERS (London) . Fabulous Examples Heidi King's book provides fabulous examples and a comprehensive discussion of this ancient art form. The publication stimulates reflection on the talents and imagination of the people of Precolumbian Peru. If one requires additional examples and discussions, I would recommend some of J. "Featherworks by H KIng" according to Gary E Dunham. Heidi KIng has knocked it out of the park with this book. Excellent scholarship throughout. Many never before seen examples of these exotic creations. Thank you Heidi and the other contributors .
Nearly seventy outstanding pieces are discussed, as well as evidence of feather mosaic on textiles and other media in most major Andean cultures, from the Paracas (about 600–100 B.C.) through the Inca (1470–1534).. Of universal appeal and great beauty, Peruvian featherworking was part of a highly sophisticated textile tradition spanning several thousand years. Written by seven international experts in the textile arts and archaeology, the texts include a discussion of important recent discoveries, considerations of iconography, and basic technical characteristics of featherworks. Although these rare treasures, which include vibrantly co
About the AuthorHeidi King is senior research associate in the Department of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.