Cités et ruines américaines: Mitla, Palenqué, Izamal, Chichen-Itza, Uxmal

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Photographer Charnay, Désiré, 1828-1915
Author Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879
LoC No. 02004883
Title Cités et ruines américaines: Mitla, Palenqué, Izamal, Chichen-Itza, Uxmal
Note Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note photographiées par Désiré Charnay
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Summary "Cités et ruines américaines: Mitla, Palenqué, Izamal, Chichen-Itza, Uxmal" by Désiré Charnay is a photographic and historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work is dedicated to the study and documentation of ancient American civilizations, focusing particularly on significant ruins and architectural marvels across Mexico. Accompanied by text from the renowned architect Viollet-le-Duc, it seeks to bridge the gap in understanding regarding the origins and cultural significance of these sites. The opening of the work begins with a preface in which Charnay outlines the motivation behind his explorations of these ancient ruins. Initially intending to create an exhaustive study, he expresses his disbelief at the incomplete nature of previous accounts and highlights the need for accurate and detailed documentation. Through photography, he aims to provide undeniable evidence of the grandeur and intricacies of these civilizations, while engaging with philosophical questions about their origins and cultural interconnections. Charnay also reflects on the influence of various ancient cultures, hinting at a complex heritage that includes elements reminiscent of Egyptian, Assyrian, and Indian architecture, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of the ruins that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class F1201: North America local history: Mexico
Subject Mexico -- Description and travel
Subject Mayas -- Antiquities
Subject Extinct cities -- Mexico
Subject Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject Mitla Site (Mexico) -- Photographs
Subject Palenque Site (Mexico) -- Photographs
Subject Izamal Site (Mexico) -- Photographs
Subject Uxmal Site (Mexico) -- Photographs
Subject Chichén Itzá Site (Mexico) -- Photographs
Category Text
EBook-No. 25097
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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