Published in Collaboration with the Center for Advanced Study in
the Visual Arts, National Gallery of Art
"A definitive resource for early works on indigenous Andean
cultures"
Prior to the arrival of Europeans in the first half of the
sixteenth century, Andean peoples had no tradition of writing. For
this reason, texts written by early modern European chroniclers and
later Andean authors are a critical source of information on the
Andes. This landmark three-volume reference work inventories the
principal sources useful for the study of the region--particularly
its Prehispanic and vice-regal cultures--covering relevant texts
from the sixteenth through the nineteenth century. With written
contributions by 122 scholars from nineteen countries and amply
illustrated with drawings, engravings, photographs, and maps, the
"Guide" offers new perspectives on key works and reflects
substantial changes in historical and cultural studies of the past
fifty years.
The first volume contains twenty-nine essays about the origin
and nature of the sources, focusing on recent research and
interpretations. The subjects covered range from Andean
knotted-string records and colonial bookmaking to legal affairs and
natural history. The essays also address topics relatively new to
Andean studies, such as popular drama, travel accounts, and the
influence of the classical tradition in the Andes.
Volumes 2 and 3 list specific authors alphabetically and discuss
their texts. The entries contain such information as biographical
data, locations of manuscripts, publication history, translations,
and references to secondary literature.
The "Guide" is an indispensable research tool for scholars and
students of pre-Columbian and colonial Andean studies, particularly
in anthropology, archaeology, religious studies, history, and art
history. It underscores the cultural complexities of the European
presence in the Andean region and helps readers gain a deeper
understanding of the varied purposes and perspectives of these
records.
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