Psychological Anthropology and its Representations in the Mask Arts of the Inca and Aztec Civilizations

Abstract

The current research examines psychological anthropology and its manifestations in the mask arts of the Inca and Aztec civilizations. The research comprises four chapters. The first chapter reviews the research problem, its significance, the need for it, the study's objective and limitations, and defines key terms. The second chapter presents the theoretical framework in two sections: the first, entitled "Psychological Anthropology: Approaches," and the second, "Masks: Between Conceptual and Historical Significance." The third chapter details the research procedures, including the research population, the sample, and the mechanisms for ensuring the validity and reliability of the research instrument. This instrument was then finalized for the purpose of analyzing the six mask samples. The fourth chapter presents the results and conclusions of the study, along with recommendations and suggestions