Book

A sourcebook of Nasca ceramic iconography: reading a culture through its art

University of Iowa PressIowa City, Iowa • Published In 2006 • Pages:

By: Proulx, Donald A..

Abstract
The author examined more than six thousand decorated ceramic vessels to develop a classification and interpretation of Nazca iconographic themes, mostly pertaining to stylistic phases 2-7 (circa 2000-1350 BP, or AD 1-650). The final chapter provides a good overview of Nazca culture from the perspective of the analysis of artistic motifs, including such topics as ritual, mythical beings, face painting, warfare, trophy heads, daily life, farming, subsistence, clothing, and dwellings.
Subjects
Visual arts
Culture summary
Typologies and classifications
Food quest
Agriculture
Diet
Clothing
Structures
War
Burial practices and funerals
Religious beliefs
tradition
Nazca
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2013
Field Date
1985-1998
Coverage Date
2200-1200 BP (200 BC-AD 800)
Coverage Place
southern Cañete province, Lima region, Ica region, and Caravelí province, Arequipa region (south coast), Peru
Notes
Donald A. Proulx
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211-228) and index
LCCN
2006044599
LCSH
Nazca pottery--Themes, motives
Nazca culture
Idols and images--Peru
Peru--Antiquities