Synopses & Reviews
Innovative discussion of architecture and its role in the culture of the ancient Andes.
Synopsis
This innovative volume uses new analytical methods to approach architecture and its relationship to culture, politics, and religion in the ancient Andes. Jerry D. Moore's clear and richly illustrated discussion represents an original perspective on architecture and its role in the ancient world.
Table of Contents
1. The contemplation of ruins; 2. A sample of ancient Andean architecture: a critical description; 3. The architecture of monuments; 4. The architecture of ritual; 5. The architecture of social control; 6. Summary and implications.