Peru: Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon

by Victor Pimentel (editor)

•The mysterious beauty of Punu masks and the artistic culture of Gabon are presented in a detailed and engaging book accompanied by numerous full-color illustrations



Accompanying a major traveling exhibition, this ambitious volume showcases more than 4,000 years of Peruvian art in approximately 350 diverse, exciting works. A large selection of pre-Columbian treasures, along with masterpieces dating from the colonial era and striking modern paintings and sculptures produced during the first half of the twentieth century, offer new perspectives on the rich cultural identity of the country. In this richly illustrated reference book, more than twenty international contributors explore the mythologies and rituals of ancient Andean civilizations; their perpetuation, concealment, or hybridization with Catholicism during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; and the rediscovery and valorization of Peruvian popular traditions and faiths in the twentieth century.

380 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2013

Reviews

[Phillip · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detailed Synthesis of Art and History. Dense with information in addition to wonderful renderings of pieces from fantastic exhibit.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This phenomenal volume was put together around an exhibit of Peruvian visual arts by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (who knew?) Much more than a catalogue, it’s well organized, thoughtfully written and the images are astonishing.