Materials, Processes, and Techniques of the Americas
In this special episode of AP Art History in 15, Mr. Bruns explores the remarkable art and architecture of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Journey to the city of Cusco, the Inka capital, where the Qorikancha [KOR-ee-kahn-chah], the Church of Santo Domingo, and the monumental walls of Saqsa Waman [SAHK-sah WAH-mahn] reveal how stone and gold became symbols of empire and spirituality. Discover the shimmering Silver Maize Cob, a sacred offering that transformed agriculture into divine art. Finally, experience the splendor of the Ruler’s Feather Headdress (probably of Motecuhzoma II)…
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