Scale and the Incas
Andrew James Hamilton • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691172736
Scale and the Incas
Andrew James Hamilton • Princeton University Press
ISBN-10: 0691172730 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691172736 · 2017
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Andrew James Hamilton's "Scale and the Incas" offers a groundbreaking reinterpretation of Inca civilization, exploring how the concept of scale fundamentally reshapes our understanding of their material culture, architecture, and societal organization. This work delves into the intricate ways the Incas manipulated size and proportion, from monumental structures to miniature artifacts, revealing a sophisticated worldview that integrated the vastness of their empire with the precision of their craft. It is an essential acquisition for collectors interested in the profound intellectual underpinnings of pre-Columbian art and design.
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