ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES OF NORTH AMERICA

Discover the fascinating world of Native American cultures in the Southwest of North America! This unique land, despite its harsh climate, became the cradle of some of the most complex Native American communities. Travel back in time and admire the remains of their monumental settlements, intricately decorated ceramics and mysterious rock paintings.

• Learn about the heritage of the Pueblo, Mogollon/Mimbres, Casas Grandes and Hohokam cultures.
• Discover the secrets of their stone and wood buildings, preserved in excellent condition for over a thousand years.
• Admire the manifestations of ancient Pueblo beliefs in ceramics and rock art.
• Immerse yourself in the history of the Apache, Navajo and Ute tribes that settled this area.
• Learn about the influence of the first Europeans, Spanish conquistadors and missionaries.
• Explore the unique desert landscape with cacti and prickly pears, sandstone plateaus and canyons.
• Understand the cultural significance of the Southwest of North America in archaeology and anthropology.

Radosław Palonka, assistant professor at the Institute of Archeology of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, has been researching the Native American cultures of North America for years. He leads a research project in the Mesa Verde region, analyzing the settlement and rock art of the Pueblo culture and other Native American groups. His work is a combination of archeology and anthropology, including cooperation with contemporary Native American communities.

This book is an extraordinary journey through the history and culture of the Southwest of North America. Learn about the fascinating heritage of peoples who were able to survive and thrive in difficult climatic conditions. Discover their beliefs, traditions and artistic achievements that continue to delight and inspire. Allow yourself to be transported in time and space to understand the richness and diversity of Native American cultures of the pre-Columbian Southwest.

This book is not only a compendium of knowledge, but also an invitation to reflect on the relationship between man and nature and the influence of culture on shaping the landscape. The author, with passion and commitment, brings the reader closer to the world of North American Indians, showing their wisdom, creativity and extraordinary adaptability. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge about the history and culture of this fascinating region of the world.