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7436410Nok Civilizationhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/nok-civilization-9788235252906/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7032556/image.jpg?v=638793672104300000127127MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p><em>Nok Civilization</em> explores the fascinating yet mysterious Nok culture of West Africa, flourishing from around 1500 BCE to 500 CE.<br />Renowned for their advanced ironworking and striking terracotta sculptures, the Nok present a compelling case for independent technological and artistic development in pre-colonial Africa.<br />The book delves into the intricacies of Nok society, examining how their mastery of iron metallurgy may have enabled agricultural advancements and even influenced warfare, indicating a complex social structure.</p><p>The books approach is multidisciplinary, integrating archaeological findings, art historical analysis, and scientific data to paint a comprehensive picture.<br />It begins by establishing the geographical and chronological context, then explores Nok ironworking technology and the stylistic features of their terracotta sculptures.<br />The analysis of Nok terracotta, known for their expressive realism, offers insights into their belief systems and social structures.</p><p>Organized into three distinct sections, the book first introduces the discovery of Nok artifacts and the challenges of research.<br />Second, it examines their ironworking technology, and finally, analyzes their terracotta sculptures.<br />It challenges simplistic views of African history and encourages critical evaluation of the evidence surrounding this influential, ancient civilization.</p>...7065655Nok Civilization127127https://www.gandhi.com.mx/nok-civilization-9788235252906/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7032556/image.jpg?v=638793672104300000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés