Cuzco A Journey To The Ancient Capital Of Peru
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Description
The Spanish gaze upon Cuzco is articulated in a visual corpus spanning the 17th to 19th centuries. These representations explore the ancient Inca capital from a foreign perspective, documenting its urban physiognomy and inhabitants. A tension emerges between admiration for its pre-Hispanic past and the colonial imprint. A visual journey unveiling the construction of an image of Andean Peru from the Iberian Peninsula.
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