The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection: Pre-Columbian Sculpture by George Kubler is a comprehensive guide to the extensive collection of Pre-Columbian art amassed by the wealthy American collectors, Louise and Walter Arensberg. The book features a detailed introduction to the collection, which includes over 200 sculptures and artifacts from ancient Mesoamerica and South America. The author, George Kubler, is a renowned art historian and expert in Pre-Columbian art, and provides insightful commentary on the cultural ...
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The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection: Pre-Columbian Sculpture by George Kubler is a comprehensive guide to the extensive collection of Pre-Columbian art amassed by the wealthy American collectors, Louise and Walter Arensberg. The book features a detailed introduction to the collection, which includes over 200 sculptures and artifacts from ancient Mesoamerica and South America. The author, George Kubler, is a renowned art historian and expert in Pre-Columbian art, and provides insightful commentary on the cultural significance and artistic techniques of each piece in the collection. The book is lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs of the sculptures, providing readers with a visual exploration of the aesthetic and cultural diversity of Pre-Columbian art. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and history of ancient Mesoamerica and South America, and a valuable addition to any art lover's library.Foreword By Fiske Kimball.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Fine. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 197 pages (Previous owner's signature on front free endpaper), small 4to, green cloth with white lettering. Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, (1954). A fine copy.