Art and Vision in the Inca Empire

Explore the fascinating intersection of art and power in the Inca Empire with Art and Vision in the Inca Empire by Adam Herring. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2015, this hardback edition spans 258 pages of insightful analysis. Herring presents a unique, art-historical perspective on pre-contact Inca culture, diving deep into the political and psychological aspects of their artistic expressions.

With meticulous examinations of various media—including architecture, landscape, geoglyphs, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, featherwork, and metalwork—this book reveals the intricate connections between art and society in the Andes region. Accompanied by over sixty stunning color images, Art and Vision in the Inca Empire is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Inca civilization.