Description
North American Indians (Other Cultures of the Americas)
Book Summary
This work offers an analytical study and a detailed catalog of the holdings of the Museum of America that arrived in Spain during the reign of Charles III. Through its pages, the reader will discover a valuable collection of objects and testimonies from the indigenous cultures of North America, contextualized historically and anthropologically. It is an essential reference for understanding the material legacy of these peoples and their link to Enlightenment-era Spain.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the documentation and analysis of the pieces from North America that are part of the Museum of America's holdings, sent to Spain in the 18th century during the reign of Charles III. The author examines each object not only from a museum perspective, but also as a testimony to the life, beliefs, and artistic expressions of indigenous nations. The historical context of their arrival on the peninsula, the classification of the pieces, and their meaning within the original cultures are addressed, offering a comprehensive view of this heritage.
Main themes
- Study of the Museum of America's holdings related to North America.
- Analysis of the collection that arrived in Spain during the reign of Charles III.
- Cataloging and description of objects from North American indigenous cultures.
- Historical context of the exchange and transfer of pieces in the 18th century.
- Ethnographic and anthropological value of the analyzed materials.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at historians, anthropologists, museologists, and students interested in the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of North America. It is also of great use to researchers of Spanish colonial history and to any reader with curiosity about the material legacy of original American cultures.
What this book contributes
- Access to a specialized and detailed catalog of unique pieces from the Museum of America.
- Understanding of the historical and cultural context of the collection that arrived during the time of Charles III.
- Rigorous analysis that links objects with indigenous traditions and ways of life.
- An academic perspective that enriches knowledge about American heritage in Spain.
Technical specifications
- Author: Sánchez Garrido, Araceli
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Date of publication: January 1991
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial review
This is an academic reference work that provides significant documentary value for the study of Americanist collections in Spain. Its analytical approach and meticulous cataloging make it a useful resource for specialists and enthusiasts of the history of indigenous cultures. It is recommended reading for those seeking precise and contextualized data on a little-publicized heritage.