essay

Moche art style in the Santa Valley: between being "a la mode" and developing a provincial identity

art and archaeology of the moche : an ancient andean society of the peruvian north coastAustin • Published In 2008 • Pages: 129-152

By: Chapdelaine, Claude.

Abstract
The author explores inter-valley differences seen between the ceramic art styles of the Santa Valley and other Moche areas. The findings and excavations of the Santa Valley Project of the Université de Montréal are reported. At least five local ceramic production centers have been identified, with the range of pottery styles in the valley indicating provincial identity. Evidence for Moche presence in the Santa Valley is examined, concentrating on settlement patterns and ceramics. The Moche resided in the lower valley during Phase III, and undertook extensive irrigation projects during a relatively long and late Phase IV (1500-1300 BP), coexisting with the local Gallinazo population.
Subjects
Cultural participation
Ceramic technology
Settlement patterns
Commercial facilities
Visual arts
Ethnic stratification
Inter-ethnic relations
Territorial hierarchy
tradition
Moche
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2013
Field Date
2000-2003
Coverage Date
1700-1300 BP (AD 300-700)
Coverage Place
southern Guadalupito province, La Libertad, and northern Santa province, Ancash (Santa Valley), Peru
Notes
Claude Chapdelaine
Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-152)
LCCN
2008027539
LCSH
Moche (Peru)--Antiquities