Peruvian thinkers of the 19th century, first printed books, maps and much more of our history on Google Arts & Culture

The technology company Google presented a new digital exhibition of our country, in collaboration with the National Library of Peru (BNP), which all users can visit for free.

The presentation is also organized in the manner of a digital journey, where you can review historical photographs that are part of Peruvian heritage, show the iconic fashion of the time and the urban development of the 19th century, maps and the legacy of thinkers.

This exhibition is found on the Wonders of Peru page, where 20 new stories are told that cover fashion, urban planning in the 19th century, old maps, artistic treasures and many more samples. The organization informed The Commerce The sample is free and available indefinitely.

The new collection joins others that the BNP has implemented since March 2021. It is on the platform, becoming the first national library in America to be part of Google Arts & Culture.

On the other hand, the institutional head of the BNP, Ana Peña Cardoza, has highlighted the role of technology in bringing bibliographic jewels to every corner of the planet. “This unprecedented accessibility is a true democratization of knowledge, a bridge that connects our past with the present and the future. The Peruvian artists, writers and thinkers who have built our cultural identity are now shown to the world in a way that we could never have imagined,” said Peña.

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History in one click

Upon entering the Wonders of Peru page one finds four large sections: History, Landmarks, Culture and Art, in addition to other navigation alternatives. It can also be noted in the account Google Arts & Culture from the BNP that there are more than 600 items including works of art and historical photographs.

For example, one of the exhibitions shows life in the 19th century and Peruvian thinkers with their literary legacy. You can appreciate the work of writers who, as the exhibition points out, “construct different models of femininity and, in some cases, their positions produced scandals, disapproval and even exile.”

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The exhibition highlights authors such as Flora Tristán, with original images from her books. In addition, there are photographs of Juana Manuela Gorriti, Clorinda Matto de Turner, Teresa González de Fanning or Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera, and the photos show the way of life of the women of the time and their education.

You can also see what fashion was like in the 19th century in Lima. Photography studios played an important role for Lima residents, as far as they went to have their portraits taken. One of the accessories most used by men were top hats, combined with gloves, a ring and a cane, which reflected social status.

Fashion houses also stood out. They were places where dresses were made, following French fashion. The curious thing is that the clothes were adapted to activities such as going to church, going for a walk, receiving visitors, and having tea. There is no shortage of traditional tapas.

Other portraits are part of the Courret Collection and show family images with the women who were in charge of feeding the children. These are the “Amas de leche” and they reflect an activity that dates back to colonial times. They were responsible for the daily care of children in certain families.

The exhibition also allows you to learn about the first printed publications in the country, thanks to the first printing press that arrived in 1581. Other photos show how the city changed with images that detail urban development, maps, engineering works and a very particular book of palmistry, an ancient treatise on reading hands.

The new exhibition is developed within the framework of APEC Ciudadano, to promote digital inclusion and technological development in the country.