{"product_id":"9788474832297","title":"Metalwork in the Andean region","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMetalwork in the Andean Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a detailed analysis of the metal object collections at the Museum of the Americas, contextualized within the geographic framework of the Andes. Through a rigorous catalog, authors Mariano Cuesta Domingo and Salvador Rovina Llorens present specialized research on the techniques, uses, and meanings of pre-Columbian metallurgy. The reader will find an academic study that combines the description of pieces with the historical and cultural context of Andean civilizations, making it an essential reference for archaeologists, historians, and lovers of pre-Hispanic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the study of metalwork from the Andean area preserved at the Museum of the Americas. Based on an exhaustive catalog, it examines pieces made of gold, silver, copper, and their alloys, analyzing their ceremonial, ornamental, and utilitarian functions. The work addresses extraction, smelting, and manufacturing processes, as well as the symbolism associated with metals in cultures such as the Inca, Moche, or Chimú. It is a piece of research that not only documents the collections but places them within their archaeological and anthropological context, offering a comprehensive view of Andean metallurgy as a technological and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Columbian metallurgy in the Andes: working techniques and alloys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog of the Museum of the Americas' metal collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRitual, social, and economic function of metal objects in Andean cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArchaeological and geographic context of the Andean area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolism of gold, silver, and copper in pre-Hispanic art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is intended for archaeologists, art historians, anthropologists, and students of disciplines related to cultural heritage. It is also of great interest to museum curators, specialized collectors, and any reader with academic curiosity about Andean civilizations and their metallurgical legacy. A prior level of knowledge in archaeology or history is required to fully appreciate its content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a detailed and systematized catalog of little-known Andean metal pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the technical processes of pre-Columbian metallurgy from an archaeological perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and symbolic contextualization of the objects, beyond their formal description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous reference tool for researchers and heritage professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion of knowledge regarding metallurgical production in one of the most relevant regions of pre-Hispanic America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Cuesta Domingo, Mariano; Rovina Llorens, Salvador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TBD. COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: January 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 258\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a specialized reference work that, despite its publication date, maintains its value as a systematic catalog of the Andean metal collections at the Museum of the Americas. Its academic and descriptive approach makes it a useful resource for researchers seeking detailed documentation on specific pieces. However, the general reader may find the content dense and highly technical. Recommended for specialized libraries, study centers, and professionals in the archaeological field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. ÁREA D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405016555867,"sku":"9788474832297","price":7.01,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978847483229.jpg?v=1781821564","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788474832297","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}