2. Peruvian Art Originated in Andean civilizations Pre-Columbian Art Symbolic and religious in nature Chavin (1200-200BC) Artists worked with gold, silver and ceramics Paracas (1100-200BC) Wool textiles made from alpaca Moche (100-800AD) Ceramics (most well known of Peruvian culture)
3. Peruvian Music Traditional Andean panpipes Made from aquatic reed Afro-Peruvian music Roots from black slave communities Combines African, Spanish, and Andean influences Chica Andean tropical music Fusion of urban cumbia, huayno, and rock
4. Peruvian Cuisine Distinct cuisine based on diverse geography 3 traditional staples: beans , corn, potatoes Coast 5 influences (Spain, Africa, China, Japan, Andean) Fish and other aquatic life Ceviche: fish marinated in lemon juice Andes Potatoes and alpaca/guinea pig meat Papa rellena: stuffed mashed potato Cuy: Fried guinea pig Amazon Fish ex: piranha Fruits Kiwi , mango, papaya, bananas
5. Sources Wikipedia: Peruvian Culture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru#Culture Wikipedia: Peruvian Art http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_art Pre-Columbian Art http://www.peru-travel.net/art.htm Wikipedia: Peruvian Cuisine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_cuisine Typical Peruvian Food: http://www.southamerica.cl/Peru/Food/Guide.htm National Geographic: Music of Peru http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/country/content.country/peru_16
