Bowls Owl and step design Cupinisque formative epoch 1250 BC - 1 AD Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco - Peru The capacity to synthesize forms and designs is a trait of genius. In the treatment of geometric elements, as well as in the abstract rendition of the essence of the owl, this piece is simply outstanding. Within it, simple and complete forms become absolutely evident; the stability and balance attained does not require any embellishment nor decoration. The artist as a creative factor, instills life unto the clay and brings into beings into being forms and designs that are laden wisdom
The capacity to synthesize forms and designs is a trait of genius. In the treatment of geometric elements, as well as in the abstract rendition of the essence of the owl, this piece is simply outstanding. Within it, simple and complete forms become absolutely evident; the stability and balance attained does not require any embellishment nor decoration. The artist as a creative factor, instills life unto the clay and brings into beings into being forms and designs that are laden wisdom and evident aesthetic sense.
Size: 4269px × 3202px
Location: Cusco, Peru
Photo credit: © Stefano Ravera / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: archaeological, archaeology, archeological, archeology, art, artifact, artifacts, arts--crafts, crafts, cusco, cuzco, hand-, hand-crafted, handmade, history, peru, peruvian, pottery, prehispanic
