{"title":"Cecilia Pardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCecilia Pardo\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of cultural landscapes, with a focus on rich artistic traditions and local histories. Her work often delves into the vibrant tapestry of places such as Peru, illuminating their unique cultural identities through evocative narrative and detailed observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect an engaging journey through the intersection of art and society, where history and contemporary life intertwine. Pardo's books invite a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage, making them essential for those interested in arts, culture, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peru-by-cecilia-pardo-9780714124919","title":"Peru","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe exhibition is now over, but the splendid book lives on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eA delightful, very readable eyecandy dive in the history of the cultures of Peru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn excellent book as you would expect from the British Museum, and a delight to dive into.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Sacred Hoop Magazine, March 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe environments of the Central Andean region in Peru, South America, are some of the most geographically rich and diverse in the world. \u003cem\u003ePeru\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the history, beliefs and cultural achievements of the different peoples who lived in these remarkable landscapes from 1500 BC to the arrival of Europeans in the 1500s, and the importance of their legacy up until today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver thousands of years, the people of the Andes have approached agriculture, economy, gender, power and belief in fascinating ways. Many archaeological sites in Peru are uniquely preserved, and the book discusses key examples with a thematic and geographical approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant and varied material depicted includes ceramics, colourful textiles, golden objects and wooden carvings, drawn from the British Museum and museums and collections in Peru and beyond. When juxtaposed with breathtaking photography of archaeological sites and landscapes, they reveal new narratives about the country's rich history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471335506156,"sku":"9780714124919","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780714124919-peru.jpg?v=1775240316"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cecilia-pardo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}