Aztecs exposition of a culture / Illuminations (Firm).

Aztecs exposition of a culture /

Presented by sculptor Antony Gormley, this program was created to complement the 2002-3 exhibition of Aztec culture at London's Royal Academy. Many of the incredible works loaned to the exhibit are shown, along with sculptures and artifacts filmed in Mexico City and at important Aztec sites. Le...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, Illuminations (Firm)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006]
Subjects:
Language and culture.
Folklore.
Culture.
Arts, American > History.
Art.
Art and society.
West Indies > Civilization.
Spain > Social life and customs.
Spain > History.
South America > History.
Mexico > History.
Mexico > Civilization.
Latin America > Social life and customs.
Central America > History.
Central America > Civilization.
Canada > History.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Videorecording.
Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Assembling the Aztec Exhibition in London (3:23)
  • The Last Great Mexican Civilization (3:14)
  • Aztec Calendar: Seasons and Cyclical Time (3:17)
  • Animal Symbolism in Aztec Artifacts (2:50)
  • Aztec Human Figure Sculptures (4:06)
  • Aztec Gods and Human Sacrifice (6:58)
  • Discovery of the Main Aztec Temple (2:51)
  • Historical Understanding of the Aztecs (3:00)
  • European Invasion and Fall of Aztec Empire (6:06)

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