Traveling with Cortés and Pizarro: Discovering Fine Pre-Columbian Art

Download or read book Traveling with Cortés and Pizarro: Discovering Fine Pre-Columbian Art written by Stuart Handler and published by 5Continents. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superb selection of pre-Columbian art, ranging from terracotta, earthenware, and stone to silver and copper objects, small and large, is showcased in this lavish new book. Collector Stuart Handler and distinguished curator Joanne Stuhr describe the rich cultural context and artistic merits of individual works, and acclaimed author, explorer, and filmmaker Hugh Thomson gives a detailed, exciting narrative--based upon extensive research--of the role art played in the conquest of Mexico by Hernán Cortés and of Peru by Francisco Pizarro. Beautifully photographed, this book will appeal to all those interested in the pre-Columbian world.