Encompassing the modern states of Jalisco, Colima, and Nayarit, the archaeological region of ancient West Mexico is renowned for its spectacular earthenware tomb sculpture, the legacy of societies that flourished there between 200 B.C. and A.D. 800. This book and the major exhibition it accompanies document the splendid accomplishments of the region, bringing together more than 220 of the finest examples of its sculpture from both public and private collections worldwide. The essays are supplemented by maps, archaeological ...
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Encompassing the modern states of Jalisco, Colima, and Nayarit, the archaeological region of ancient West Mexico is renowned for its spectacular earthenware tomb sculpture, the legacy of societies that flourished there between 200 B.C. and A.D. 800. This book and the major exhibition it accompanies document the splendid accomplishments of the region, bringing together more than 220 of the finest examples of its sculpture from both public and private collections worldwide. The essays are supplemented by maps, archaeological site plans, tomb reconstructions, and photographs of the West Mexican landscape.
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Book. Quarto, 308 pages. In Very Good condition with a Good minus dust jacket. Spine is black with orange print. Dust jacket in mylar. Light edge wear, tear to front top spine corner. Price clipped. Boards in brown cloth with gold print. Illustrated: color frontispiece, text illustrations, and plates (photographs). "This book was published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Ancient West Mexico: Art of the Unknown Past, ' organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and presented in the museum's Regenstein Hall from September 5 to November 22, 1998. The exhibition was also presented at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art from December 20 to March 29, 1999"-title page verso. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Quarto and Folio Case. 1381349. FP New Rockville Stock.
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