Peru Art has numerous varieties.
Art of Peru includes wood carvings, stone sculpture, pottery, painting, etc.
Due to excellent
art and craft of Peru the network of exporters are increasing day by day. The quality of the
artisans of Peru are seen in the concord of the geometric designs in weaving, the minute portrayal of barbarian farming life, etc.
Many arts and crafts stores are found in Lima and other Peruvian cities.
Pre-Columbian Art and Inca art are the two categories of
Peru Art. Some of the forms of Inca art are-
- Peruvian Mirrors
- Inca Ceramics
- Andean Painting
- Carved Stone
- Tapestries and Rugs
Peruvian Mirrors are wooden mirrors which are covered up with bronze leaf and mirrors in different shapes ans sizes. The colonial mansions and churches of Peru were adorned by these mirrors. Carved stones are the semi-precious stones of Andes. These stones are the good luck charms which are carved by proficient craftsmen in the shape of eggs, spheres and pyramids. Andean Painting is an oil painting of Peru which are composed by Peruvian artists in various manners.
Among Pre-Columbian Art Moche ceramics are well known. Moche pottery, Moche metalwork, effigy pots, etc. are best known among Pre-Columbian Art in Moche.
Peru has many art shops. One of the
best art shop of Peru is Peru Arts and Crafts Stores. The products available in this store are leather goods, jewelry, carved gourds, tapestries, musical instruments, mirrors, copper sculptures, etc.
All the varieties of
Peru Art are very beautiful as well as attractive.
