Human Sacrifices for Cosmic Order and Regeneration: Structure and meaning in Moc

Description: Human Sacrifices for Cosmic Order and Regeneration by Edward K. de Bock The Andean civilisations grew in an isolated fashion, with almost no influence from the rest of the world or indeed from further north in the Americas. The various Andean states and empires all came to express themselves in highly original and different art styles, not least the Moche. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Andean civilisations grew in an isolated fashion, with almost no influence from the rest of the world or indeed from further north in the Americas. The various Andean states and empires all came to express themselves in highly original and different art styles, not least the Moche. Here, de Bock presents a study based on his close examination of the art of the Moche - elaborate scenes painted on bottles - and clearly demonstrates the implications of this in the study of social and economic life. From the simplest scenes to the most elaborate, Moche art reflects models of social and political culture. The study is intended to allow the pictorial evidence of the Moche to provide insights into Andean civilisation as a whole. Author Biography Edward K. de Bock Promotional This publication examines the iconography of the Moche ceremonial pottery of Northern Peru. Without writing, this iconography is a main source for Andean civilisation. If we can identify the grammar of the Moche canon we can start to correlate scenes and understand the meaning of the reoccurring components. Long Description This publicationaims to present the internal logic of one of the most fascinating iconographiesof a prehistoric society, namely that of the Moche culture of Northern Peru, AD100-800. This was a highly developed society with complex rituals, which were paintedin great detail on ceremonial pottery. At the beginning of the twentiethcentury the images on the pottery were interpreted as scenes from daily life orfrom mythology, but we now know that the iconography shows exclusively ritualand religion. Since none of the Andean cultures possessed a writing system, therich iconography of the Moche culture forms one of our main sources forstudying the Andean civilisation. If we can identify the grammar of the Mochecanon we can start to correlate scenes and to understand their meaning and thatof the reoccurring components. Details ISBN1841717207 Short Title Human Sacrifices for Cosmic Order and Regeneration Language English Year 2005 ISBN-10 1841717207 ISBN-13 9781841717203 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-12-31 DOI 10.1604/9781841717203 DEWEY 704.0398085 Author Edward K. de Bock Publisher BAR Publishing Series British Archaeological Reports International Series Imprint BAR Publishing Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2005-12-31 NZ Release Date 2005-12-31 UK Release Date 2005-12-31 Pages 144 Subtitle Structure and meaning in Moche iconography. Peru, AD 100-800 Edited by Hareesha K.S. Birth 1962 Affiliation Ntu, Spore Position Contributor Qualifications PhD Alternative 9781407328713 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133998599;

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