Ancient Mexico: The History and Culture of the Maya, Aztects and Other Pre-Columbian Peoples
by Maria Longhena
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Author: Maria LonghenaEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-08-10
ISBN: 1556708262
Number of pages: 292
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Book Reviews of Ancient Mexico: The History and Culture of the Maya, Aztects and Other Pre-Columbian Peoples
Book Review: Nice oversize catalog of Mesoamerican art and culture, with problems: 3.7 stars
Summary: 4 Stars
This oversize coffee-table book has beautifully reproduced, well-chosen photographs, but significant drawbacks.
Pluses:
* Excellent photos of iconic objects
* Good cross-section of prehispanic Mesoamerican artwork/artifacts
* Nice feature articles on many major archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras
Neutral:
* Average-quality text (translated from Italian)
Negatives:
* No decent overall map of the area
* Maps of cultures are so general as to be almost useless
So, this shouldn't be your only guide to prehispanic Mesoamerican history. But the high quality of the photos makes it worthwhile if you find an inexpensive copy. I haven't seen the recent B&N reprint.
Happy reading--
Peter D. Tillman
Summary of Ancient Mexico: The History and Culture of the Maya, Aztects and Other Pre-Columbian Peoples
First-rate color photography makes this look at the cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica a valuable addition to any art lover's library collection. Among the civilizations represented in nearly 450 illustrations are the Maya, the Aztecs, and the Toltecs. Readers will learn not only about the mighty pyramids of Tenochtitlan and Cacaxtla, the Temple of the Paintings at Bonampak, and the ball courts of El Tajin, but about smaller ceramic vessels, jade figurines, and other ceremonial objects. Although the text does acknowledge the near-complete destruction of these vibrant cultures by Spanish conquistadors, the majority of its contents are devoted to celebrating what the Mesoamericans did accomplish--and what has been preserved for us to remember those accomplishments.Mexico Books
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