Geoglyphs in time and space


Geoglyphs in time and space


https://doi.org/10.21670/ref.1995.35-36.a04

Authors

  • Jay von Werlhof Imperial Valley Colley College

Keywords:

Geoglyphs, Stone row, art, religion

Abstract

Using the relationship between art and religion u a take-off point. This article examines two types of earthen art: rock alignments and geoalypht. Differences and similarities in form and content are discussed. As regarding earthen art in various locations, and speculations are made as regarding their religious significance.

Resumen

Poniendo de la relación entre el arte y la  religión, este artículo examina dos tipos de arte construidos sobre la tierra  misma: alineamiento de piedras y geógrafos. Aquí  se exponen brevemente las diferencias y semejanzas de forma y contenido de este arte en varias regiones y finalmente se proponen algunas teorías sobre su significado religioso.

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Jay von Werlhof

Imperial Valley Colley College Desert Museum.