Moche portraits from ancient Peru
By: Christopher B. Donnan
Edition: 1st ed
Series: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long series in Latin American and Latino art and culture
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Austin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
Subjects: Mochica pottery -- Themes, motives; Mochica pottery -- Classification; Mochica Indians -- Portraits; Mochica painting; Face in art
Genres: Portraits
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-176) and index
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1: Introduction; title: Chapter 2: Evolution and distribution of portraits; title: Chapter 3: How portraits were made; title: Chapter 4: Headdresses; title: Chapter 5: Ornamentation; title: Chapter 6: Multiple portraits of individuals; title: Chapter 7: Warriors and captives; title: Chapter 8: Individuals portrayed at different ages; title: Chapter 9: Observations and conclusions