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7351307Giant Stone Headshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/giant-stone-heads-9788235219428/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6932428/image.jpg?v=638766859253370000101101MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p>"Giant Stone Heads" explores the captivating phenomenon of colossal stone head carvings across different ancient civilizations, revealing their profound cultural and historical significance.<br />From the Olmec heads of Mesoamerica to the Easter Island moai, these monumental sculptures represent incredible feats of engineering and artistic expression.<br />One intriguing aspect is how these sculptures often served as symbols of power and cultural identity, reinforcing social structures and beliefs.<br />The book examines these sculptures through a multidisciplinary lens, combining insights from history, art history, and archaeology.<br />By analyzing the Olmec civilizations rise and fall, the challenges faced by Easter Islands inhabitants, and the unique characteristics of other head-carving societies, the book emphasizes the multifaceted roles these monuments played.<br />This approach challenges simplistic interpretations and presents a fresh perspective on these ancient marvels.</p><p>The book progresses by first introducing the concept of monumental sculpture and its historical significance.<br />Subsequent chapters delve into the Olmec heads, the moai of Easter Island, and other examples, analyzing their physical characteristics, construction techniques, and cultural contexts.<br />Through comparative analysis, "Giant Stone Heads" identifies common themes and unique features, culminating in a broader understanding of the human impulse to create large-scale representations of power, cultural heritage, and identity.</p>...6987478Giant Stone Heads101101https://www.gandhi.com.mx/giant-stone-heads-9788235219428/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6932428/image.jpg?v=638766859253370000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés