Peru
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Scope Note: Area was inhabited by 8000 BCE; advanced cultures existed by 13th century; seat of Incan empire established ca. 1230, conquest of neighbors began in 1438; Spanish arrived in 1524, invaded Incan area and killed king; area remained loyal to Spain into the 19th century; official languages are Spanish and Quechua, though Aymará is also spoken.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Pre-Columbian Peruvian Art, February 26-March 31, 1951
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of textiles and pottery by Peruvian artists, lent by the Carlebach Gallery. The exhibition records span four folders plus photographs.
Dates:
February 26-March 31, 1951