The four most important attributes of the Andean worldview were collectivity, reciprocity, transformation, and essence. Collectivity meant that the group meant more than the whole, even though individuals were not considered equal. Reciprocity meant that all parts are related. With this theory, everything is connected. For example, the Inca found connections with all the stars in the sky. Pairs and opposites interlocking were valuable in Andean art and their worldview. Transformation was another important aspect of their worldview. They believed that the universe transformed from one plane to another, even seeing life and death as a natural cycle.
As Pollock reinforces in his art, Andean culture valued "essence over appearance." With this said, with the worldview and art, we see the symbolism and inner core being favored since it was created for the supernatural.
It seems to me that humans stand to be merely a byproduct of the world in the eyes of the Andean culture. The individual stands less important when compared to the whole, and all are united and connected, thus making the whole more important once again. The worldview that the Andeans possess is really juxtaposed compared to that of a typical American’s worldview. I look forward to visiting the Andean region one day to fully see what this worldview looks like.
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