The
cultural development of Bolivia began since pre-Columbian times.
Important archaeological ruins, gold and silver ornaments, stone
monuments, ceramics, and weavings from several important pre-Columbian
cultures bears testimony to the advanced social organization.
The Incas introduced new system of roads and aqueducts, hanging
bridges, surgical and medical practices and songs and rituals.
Major ruins include Tiwanaku, Samaipata, Incallajta, and Iskanwaya.
The Spanish brought their own traditions, art and ideas, which
the locals developed, into a rich and distinctive style of architecture,
painting, and sculpture known as "Mestizo Baroque."
The era produced some skilled painters, sculptors, stonecutters,
woodcarvers, goldsmiths, and silversmiths and is characterized
by churches, religious paintings, sculptures, woodcarving and
embroidery.
Bolivia has rich folklore. Its regional folk music is distinctive
and varied. The devil dances at the annual carnivals of Oruro
and Tarabuco are one of the great folkloric events of South
America.
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