essay
A maritime passage from Moche to Chimu
northern dynasties : kingship and statecraft in chimor: a symposium at dumbarton oaks, 12th and 13th october 1985 • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1990 • Pages: 75-106
By: McClelland, Donna.
Abstract
Iconographic analysis is used to examine art and mythology in the transition from Moche to Chimu. The predominance of marine iconography is noted in Chimu art, especially when compared with earlier Moche art, seemingly a discontinuity. However, the shift to maritime-themed iconography actually occurs between Moche IV and Moche V. Maritime themes that persisted from Moche into Chimu include the Tule Boat and the Anthropomorphized Wave deity. The shift in themes may be linked to evidence of severe flooding, and changes in settlement patterns and religious beliefs around Moche V times. Other Moche art elements also found in Chimu are described. Huari influence on the iconography appears to have been minimal.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2015
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2014
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 1500-524 BP (AD 500-1476)
- Coverage Place
- north coast Peru
- Notes
- Donna Mcclelland
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-106 )
- LCCN
- 89023336
- LCSH
- Chimu Indians--Politics and government--Congresses
- Chimu Indians--Antiquities--Congresses
- Chan Chan Site (Peru)--Congresses
- Peru--Antiquities--Congresses