Before América
Made of ink and paper.
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This richly illustrated catalog explores how Indigenous cultures shaped the visual identity of the “Americas.” Spanning 18th-century archaeology to contemporary art and pop culture, it features over 800 images—from textiles and jewelry to movie posters and modern works by Josef and Anni Albers, Cecilia Vicuña, and more. The book traces how “Amerindian” aesthetics have been reinterpreted, borrowed, and reimagined across centuries.
Size: 9.75 W x 12 L in. | 632 pages.
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