Central America
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in pre-Columbian archaeology and art history, Central America by Claude F. Baudez presents a comprehensive survey of the ancient civilizations that flourished across the region, from the Maya lowlands to the cultures of Costa Rica and Panama. Baudez chronicles the rise and fall of complex societies, detailing their monumental architecture, ritual practices, and sophisticated artistic traditions with the precision of a seasoned field archaeologist. The work argues that Central America was not a peripheral zone between Mesoamerica and South America, but rather a dynamic cultural corridor where distinct civilizations developed independently and through rich exchange networks. Written in an authoritative yet accessible academic tone, it illustrates how material culture — from jade carvings to ceramic traditions — serves as a window into the social and religious lives of these ancient peoples. An essential reference for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient American civilizations, the text remains a foundational resource in the study of pre-Columbian Central America.
Author: Claude F. Baudez (Translated by James Hogarth)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Nagel Publishers, Geneva, Paris, Munich
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in pre-Columbian archaeology and art history, Central America by Claude F. Baudez presents a comprehensive survey of the ancient civilizations that flourished across the region, from the Maya lowlands to the cultures of Costa Rica and Panama. Baudez chronicles the rise and fall of complex societies, detailing their monumental architecture, ritual practices, and sophisticated artistic traditions with the precision of a seasoned field archaeologist. The work argues that Central America was not a peripheral zone between Mesoamerica and South America, but rather a dynamic cultural corridor where distinct civilizations developed independently and through rich exchange networks. Written in an authoritative yet accessible academic tone, it illustrates how material culture — from jade carvings to ceramic traditions — serves as a window into the social and religious lives of these ancient peoples. An essential reference for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient American civilizations, the text remains a foundational resource in the study of pre-Columbian Central America.