Art and the Senses in Ancient America. Materiality and Meaning, Bilingual ed, Paperback

This book explores the materiality and sensory dimensions of pre-Columbian art in Mesoamerica and the Andes. Chapters examine the physicochemical study of raw materials, sensory arts like music and cuisine, and the sociocultural meanings of textures, sounds, and scents, linking ancient practices to modern indigenous traditions.

• Publisher: Archaeopress
• Illustration(s): 151 figures, 30 tables, 28 plates (colour throughout)
• Number of pages: 316
• Collection: Archaeopress Pre-Columbian Archaeology
• Publication date: 2024
• Dimensions: 205 x 290 x 19
• Cover type: Paperback / softback
• Editor(s): Megan E. (Associate Professor of Art History, Emory University) O’Neil