Colombia
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Scope Note: Area was inhabited mainly by Chibchan-speaking peoples at time of Spanish invasion 1525-1559; they were concentrated in western mountainous regions and had no strong political institutions; part of Gran Colombia with Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama 1819-1903; official language is Spanish.
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