Explores the art, architecture, religions and society of pre-Columbian culture in Peru. Live footage intercut with animation portrays the rise and fall of these vanished people, and contrasts ancient and contemporary Peru. Music incorporates pre-Columbian harmonies based on scales obtained from tuning clay and reed flutes. Suitable for upper primary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000367
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of South America
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Peru
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)