#IncaArt

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The art of the Inca civilization of Peru (c. 1425-1532 CE) produced some of the finest works ever crafted in the ancient Americas. Inca art is best seen in highly polished metalwork, ceramics, and, above all, textiles, which was considered the most prestigious of art forms by the Incas themselves. Designs in Inca art often use geometrical shapes, are standardized, and technically accomplished. The European invaders destroyed much of Inca art either for sheer monetary gain or religious reasons but enough examples survive as testimony to the magnificent range and skills of Inca artists.

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The history of the Inca Tribe in Peru South America

The history of the Inca Tribe in Peru South America. If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel to Peru with us, you will be able to cram 500 years of history into one trip. It is possible for us to piece together the history of the ancient civilization that came before us thanks to the fact that the Sacred Valley in Peru is home to a number of spectacular Inca ruins and archaeological sites that are still intact today. These locations provide evidence of the ingenuity, power, and creativity possessed by the Inca people. They traveling around the america continent.

The Quechua people were the foundation of the Inca civilisation, which was ruled by the Incas. In the year 1400 A.D., the Incas were nothing more than a small tribe that lived in the highlands of Peru. However, by the early 16th century, they had risen to dominate the largest empire, having established the Inca Empire in the process. The city of Cusco in Peru served as the seat of their empire, which extended as far as the Pacific Ocean in the west, Ecuador in the north, Bolivia in the east, and Chile in the south. Its westernmost point was the Pacific Ocean.

The Emperor of Inca society exercised his authority based on divine right. He was a son of the sun who was given the titles "Chief Inca," "Son of the Sun," and "Lover of the Poor." He was a descendent of the sun. The word "Inca" comes from the Quechua word meaning "ruler" or "Lord." Following him was the aristocratic class, which was descended from the original Inca tribe and originated in Cusco.

However, as the empire expanded, there was a requirement for additional nobles. As a result, a second class of nobility was established, and it was composed of men of talent. To differentiate themselves from the common people, members of each class wore ear jewels.

Quechua, which originated in Cusco and spread throughout the Inca Empire over the course of its history, served as the native language of the Incas. It continues to be the language that is spoken by the most people in the Americas today.

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Inka Art History

In South America, the Inka civilization made a distinguished mark on art and culture that is celebrated and remembered to this day. 

The Inka empire, which peaked during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, was located along the Andes, ranging from Ecuador to Santiago, Chile. “Inka” refers to a king, and there were 11 main Inks ruling the diverse empire of nearly 700 sub-cultures and languages. The capital, Cuzco, was established by the 9th Inka, Pachacuti, and flourished with roads, aquaducts, canals and fountains. The Inkas were therefore especially recognized for their control of the land and water systems. Like the Aztecs, the Inka were incredibly skilled stone carvers, creating functional buildings and into the landscape. 

The Quipu is a woven belt, worn by Inka administrators, that was used as a record keeper for various things by using knots, materials, and colors. Some of its purposes probably include recording taxes, census counts, debt, ratios and proportions for engineering and building projects, and the control of goods. The Inkas also wove men’s tunics that each indicated a certain social status or power through their design. For example, an eight-pointed star relates to being from a southern region, and a black and white checkerboard symbolizes warriors. 

Whereas the Aztecs had the sacred Templo Mayor, the Inkas had the Qorikancha, located in the center of Cuzco, where pilgrims often took walks. The Inkas also observed astronomy, and had their own theories about the sun. In the center of Machu Picchu, a hillside architectural structure, there is the Intihuatana, meaning “the hitching post of the sun”. This large stone sculpture was intended to support and guarantee the sun’s journey across the sky every day. 

They also had the Qorikancha, or the Temple of the Sun, which was originally covered in gold. On the inside, it would have also been filled with gold and silver, eventually captured by the Spaniards and sent back to Spain. The sun deity, or gold, was “Inti” and his wife, Mama Quia, representing silver and the moon. Pachamama is their earth goddess. The various groups throughout the empire participated in pilgrimages to the temple where they also placed their own sacred objects and deities. 

The Inkas participated in sacrifices of alpacas and llamas, considered sacred  animals because of their contribution of wool as a natural resource, which is still important in present day Peru. The Inkas also had access to cotton in their southern regions and were focused on honoring the natural environment while manipulating the landscape. Inka culture still amazes and impress the world in their abilities to produce such skillful and artistic rituals, beliefs, architecture and control of land. 

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