Cultura Jambelí, germen de la identidad en la provincia de El Oro

Abstract

The arts can serve many functions in the context of the culture where they breed , assuming different forms of expression , one of which is the symbolic representation of social facts , to communicate and reflect the history, customs , thoughts and even utopias of a people. From this perspective assume the office of the sculpture, first to discover, and then we develop for the historical content a cultural region, particularly the orense coast. When deciding a plastic work related Jambelí culture, prehistoric ancestor of the province of El Oro, thinking we do need different forms of expression, one of which is the symbolic representation of an icon or handle an ideographic set to integrate and identify the population of this Province. By spreading and empowering their meanings aspires to mature citizenship, culture, identity and the good life of their bearers. It is important that the characteristics of a community, particularly those concerning the historical identity as The arts can serve many functions in the context of the culture where they breed , assuming knowing our past can defend our identity is determined.