Raimondi Stele - Wikipedia
WEBThe Raimondi Stele is a sacred object and significant piece of art of the Chavín culture of the central Andes in present-day Peru. The Chavín were named after Chavín de Huantar, the main structure found in ruin at this archaeological site.
Unraveling the Mystery behind the Raimondi Stele
WEBJun 2, 2016 · The Raimondi Stele is recorded to have been discovered in 1874. This stele was name after an Italian traveler by the name of Antonio Raimondi, who discovered the object. According to one source, Raimondi discovered the stele in the main temple at Chavín de Huántar.
Smarthistory – The Staff God at Chavín de Huántar and beyond
WEBThe Raimondi Stele from Chavín de Huántar is an important object because it is so highly detailed and shows Chavín style at its most complex. It is easiest to see in a drawing, because the original sculpture is executed by cutting shallow but steep lines into the highly-polished stone surface, making it very difficult to make out the incised ...
Chavín de Huántar - Wikipedia
WEBDetail of the stone engraving known as the Raimondi Stela, probably from the site of Chavín de Huántar. The "Circular Plaza" appears to have been a sacred and ritually important, open-air space within a ceremonial center.
Unraveling the Mysterious Traditions Within Chavín de Huántar
WEBDec 20, 2021 · The Lanzón stela has sat among tunnels under ancient ruins in the Peruvian Andes for more than two millennia. This 15-foot, humanlike stone sculpture was installed under the temple of Chavín de Huántar. It appears to feature arms and legs — along with snakes for hair and massive fangs.
Raimondi Stele - Wikiwand articles
WEBThe Raimondi Stele is a sacred object and significant piece of art of the Chavín culture of the central Andes in present-day Peru. The Chavín were named after Chavín de Huantar, the main structure found in ruin at this archaeological site.
Contour rivalry - Wikipedia
WEBA detail of the Raimondi Stela, an example of contour rivalry produced by the Chavin culture. This technique was widely practiced by the artists of the Chavín culture of the central Andes about two thousand years ago. An example of this technique from the Chavín is the Raimondi Stela.
Chavín de Huantar - New World Encyclopedia
WEBSketch of the Raimondi Stela, discovered at Chavín de Huantar by the Italian-born Peruvian geographer and scientist Antonio Raimondi. It is believed that between 10,000 and 14,000 years ago some of the people that had crossed the land bridge from Asia began populating the Peruvian Andes .
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Raimondi Stela and contributions to culture. Raimondi Stela …
WEBThe Raimondi Stela is a major piece of art of the Chavin culture of the central Andes. The stela is seven feet high, made of highly polished granite, with a very lightly incised design which is almost unnoticeable on the actual sculpture. For this reason, the design is best viewed from a drawing.
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