The Fish In The Ancient Peruvian Art (1909)

By Charles Williams Mead and Charles W. Mead

Book Overview

The Fish In The Ancient Peruvian Art is a book written by Charles Williams Mead and published in 1909. The book explores the significance of fish in the art of ancient Peru, particularly during the period of the Inca Empire. Mead examines various forms of Peruvian art, including pottery, textiles, and metalwork, to uncover the symbolism and meaning behind the depictions of fish. The author also delves into the cultural and religious beliefs of the ancient Peruvians, and how these beliefs influenced the portrayal of fish in their art. The book features numerous illustrations and photographs of Peruvian art, providing readers with a visual representation of the various fish motifs found in the ancient artworks. Overall, The Fish In The Ancient Peruvian Art offers a fascinating insight into the artistic and cultural traditions of ancient Peru and the role of fish in their society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104491702
• ISBN13: 9781104491703
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"