Treasures of the Great Temple

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TREASURES OF THE
GRB^ TEMPLE
In the Introduction to TREASURES OF THE GREAT TEMPLE, Prof. Eduardo Matos Moctezu-ma writes: "The archeologist has it within his power to give life to the world of inanimate objetcs. He digs into the earth, goes deep into time, and comes face-to-face with the gods and peoples of the past. In 1978, it was my privilege once more to transcend the barriers of time and penetrate into the heart of a city, the city of Mexico"
TREASURES OF THE GREAT TEMPLE is a lavish testament to an extraordinary trove of Aztec treasure uncovered during a 10-year excavation in the center of Mexico City. These artworks are now on pubhc display at the Museum of the Great Temple, built at the very site of their recovery. Certain to delight both travel buffs and art lovers, TREASURES OF THE GREAT TEMPLE was photographed by Michel Zabé, the renowned photographer of preColombian art. 140 dazzling full-colour plates detail the mythology and symbolism pervading the art of the... Tovább

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TREASURES OF THE
GRB^ TEMPLE
In the Introduction to TREASURES OF THE GREAT TEMPLE, Prof. Eduardo Matos Moctezu-ma writes: "The archeologist has it within his power to give life to the world of inanimate objetcs. He digs into the earth, goes deep into time, and comes face-to-face with the gods and peoples of the past. In 1978, it was my privilege once more to transcend the barriers of time and penetrate into the heart of a city, the city of Mexico"
TREASURES OF THE GREAT TEMPLE is a lavish testament to an extraordinary trove of Aztec treasure uncovered during a 10-year excavation in the center of Mexico City. These artworks are now on pubhc display at the Museum of the Great Temple, built at the very site of their recovery. Certain to delight both travel buffs and art lovers, TREASURES OF THE GREAT TEMPLE was photographed by Michel Zabé, the renowned photographer of preColombian art. 140 dazzling full-colour plates detail the mythology and symbolism pervading the art of the Aztecs. Through the eyes of sculptors and potters, we encounter a dynamic civilization, a terrifyng religion and a great empire.
In this magnificent book, monumental Aztec religious statuary, basalt and jade votive masks, jewelry, funerary urns, incense burners and ritual offerings wrought in gold, ceramic and stone are displayed along with sculpted eagles, jaguars, deer, snakes, insects and fish. Also depicted in these pages are superb artifacts crafted by the peoples of other cultures who made offerings to the gods of the Great Temple in homage to their powerful neighbour. Each piece has been dramatically lit against a black background to bring out its most intricate details and textures. Vissza