Argentina
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Scope Note: Area settled in the south by nomadic hunters and fishers; in NW Incas penetrated and agriculture developed; Spanish arrived in 16th century, but settlement was slow and mainly originated from other established Spanish colonies in Chile, Peru, and Paraguay; official language is Spanish, though English, French, German, and Italian are widely spoken.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Ancient Arts of the Andes, July 23-September 19, 1954
Sub-Series
Abstract
A major exhibition of more than 400 native, indigenous, and folk art objects tracing the history of the South American Andean region from about 1200 BCE until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. The exhibition was a collaboration between the Legion of Honor, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The exhibition records span 19 folders plus a catalog, bulletin, and photographs.
Dates:
July 23-September 19, 1954