ANCIENT AMERICAN ART IN DETAIL

Book ID/图书代码： 12B53371

English Summary/英文概要： A unique view of Ancient American art, featuring a rich array of stunning objects ranging from North America through Mexico to Central and South America.
The most striking aspects of craftsmanship, materials and design are highlighted here in exquisite works of jade, turquoise, textiles, feather work, gold, wood, stone, ceramics and painted books, all drawn from the British Museum’s outstanding collections.
The book opens with an introduction asking ’What is Ancient American art?’, in which the author explores fundamental relationships among the diverse artistic traditions of the Americas. He then examines each work in close-up detail, leading to intriguing comparisons between objects across a range of cultures and media.
This book makes an ideal introduction or companion to a museum or gallery visit and provides endless creative inspiration for all the visual arts.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 美洲古典艺术集锦,内涵从北美到墨西哥,中美洲和南美洲所有精美艺术作品的一部独特艺术品手册。书中那些令人无不赞叹的工艺、材料和设计透射出那精致的玉、绿松石、纺织品、羽毛,金、木、石、陶瓷,均来自大英博物馆的所有的精美绝伦的艺术收藏集锦。本书的开篇就以“古老的美洲艺术是什么?”作为前提,作者探讨了美洲多样化的艺术传统之间的基本关系。然后作者近距离检查着每个艺术品的细节,引出了这些一系列艺术品之间文化和媒体之间有趣的对比。这本书可谓是一部理想的介绍手册，或是您随行参观博物馆或美术馆的参读手册,同时还为所有的视觉艺术提供了无限的创作灵感。(Sandy)

Awards/获奖情况："A tantalising glimpse into the ancient cultures of the Americas."-- Heritage-Key.com, 28 April 2009

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