Dover Ancient Mexican Designs Ancient Mexican Designs

Aztec calendars, gods of medicine and war, animals, mythological characters, and scores of other striking images from the pre-Columbian world are at your fingertips in this treasury of copyright-free art. Comprising a vibrant compilation of 240 meticulously reproduced designs from ancient Mexico, this volume abounds in the distinctive portrayals of people in ritual costumes, objects from ceremonial and everyday life, and many other attractive and eye-catching motifs. Included among the designs are bas-relief fragments from Chichen Itza, ornate architectural details from ancient codices, Maya hieroglyphs, Olmec pottery figures, a mural from Teotihuacan, a mask of Quetzalcoatl and numerous others. These intricately detailed images promise to add exotic and exciting flavor to brochures, menus, newsletters, catalogs, as well as a host of art and craft projects. Paperback, 240 black-and-white illustrations, 48 pages.ISBN:486404684. DOVER