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English
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"Expanded and revised in its sixth edition, The Art of Mesoamerica surveys the artistic achievements of the high prehispanic civilizations of Central America--Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, and Aztec--as well as those of their lesser-known contemporaries. Providing an in-depth examination of central works, this book guides readers through the most iconic palaces, pyramids, sculptures, and paintings. From the Olmec colossal head 5 recovered from...
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Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Jonathan Raban is about to sail alone from Seattle to the Alaskan Panhandle, following an ancient sea route rich in history, riddles, and whirlpools. It's the perfect setting for Raban's prodigious intellect, eloquence, and eye for detail. Passage to Juneau is not a travel thriller; the trip is hazardous, but that's not the point. Instead, Raban takes us on a journey of contemplation, literature, lore, mythology, and science. We learn about the canoe...
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Museum note ; 3
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press in association with the U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology
Pub. Date
1981.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated history of the totem poles of the Native peoples of the Northwest Coast and examines their form and meaning, origin and cultural significance to those in the Pacific Northwest.
