Aztec architecture was simple and elegant, bold and powerful, and it mixed colours and symbols that helped created a unique style. The powerful and dominant temples were of course the masterpieces of the Aztec empire but there is much more to Aztec architecture than just these mighty temples.
There were three groups of Aztec’s were the Mexica, Acolhua, and Tepanecs that together formed the triple alliance of the Aztec empire. The two capitals Tenochtitlan (Mexica) and Texcoco (Acolhua) formed the Valley of Mexico.
Tenochtitlan was the main Aztec city, which was actually built on top of another city Teotihuacan. Tenochtitlan which roughly means ‘place of those who have the road of the gods’ was built around the 14th up to the 16th Century. At that time, it was the third largest city in the world with a population that grew to around 200,000 people. This was the Aztec’s capital city which was built around the hustle and bustle of the centre, their public plaza. The plaza was then surrounded by temples, shrines and pyramids as you move out from the centre, and then further out scattered in the outskirts were the Aztec homes, their ball courts, and their garden and farming land.
Aztec architecture relied heavily on cosmology, astronomy and religion, their massive cities reflected their beliefs and it’s an important key in understanding their history and culture, and how this affect their buildings and constructions. Of course, as we mentioned earlier the most dominant pieces of architecture are the temples of the Aztecs. These temples perfectly represent how the Aztecs architecture is powered by their desire to sacrifice to their gods and their religion and beliefs.
For centuries Aztec jewelry has fascinated everyone who has had the chance to see it. From the necks, ears and wrists of the nobles, the jewelry has made its way into museums and today replicas are sold all over the world. But what was it really like?
Aztec jewelry Aztec art was generally owned by the upper classes, and jewelry was no exception (read more about general Aztec art). It was very common for emperors, for example, to wear necklaces and earrings.
Craftsmen were no part-time amateurs. They dedicated their lives to their craft. In a world permeated with religion and symbolism, they had no shortage of work to do. Jeweller would sell some pieces in the marketplace, where a huge variety of colourful items were sold. http://www.aztec-history.com/aztec-jewelry.html
For centuries Aztec jewelry has fascinated everyone who has had the chance to see it. From the necks, ears and wrists of the nobles, the jewelry has made its way into museums and today replicas are sold all over the world. But what was it really like?
Aztec jewelry Aztec art was generally owned by the upper classes, and jewelry was no exception (read more about general Aztec art). It was very common for emperors, for example, to wear necklaces and earrings.
Craftsmen were no part-time amateurs. They dedicated their lives to their craft. In a world permeated with religion and symbolism, they had no shortage of work to do. Jeweller would sell some pieces in the marketplace, where a huge variety of colourful items were sold. http://www.aztec-history.com/aztec-jewelry.html
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Aztec architecture was simple and elegant, bold and powerful, and it mixed colours and symbols that helped created a unique style. The powerful and dominant temples were of course the masterpieces of the Aztec empire but there is much more to Aztec architecture than just these mighty temples.
There were three groups of Aztec’s were the Mexica, Acolhua, and Tepanecs that together formed the triple alliance of the Aztec empire. The two capitals Tenochtitlan (Mexica) and Texcoco (Acolhua) formed the Valley of Mexico.
Tenochtitlan was the main Aztec city, which was actually built on top of another city Teotihuacan. Tenochtitlan which roughly means ‘place of those who have the road of the gods’ was built around the 14th up to the 16th Century. At that time, it was the third largest city in the world with a population that grew to around 200,000 people. This was the Aztec’s capital city which was built around the hustle and bustle of the centre, their public plaza. The plaza was then surrounded by temples, shrines and pyramids as you move out from the centre, and then further out scattered in the outskirts were the Aztec homes, their ball courts, and their garden and farming land.
Aztec architecture relied heavily on cosmology, astronomy and religion, their massive cities reflected their beliefs and it’s an important key in understanding their history and culture, and how this affect their buildings and constructions. Of course, as we mentioned earlier the most dominant pieces of architecture are the temples of the Aztecs. These temples perfectly represent how the Aztecs architecture is powered by their desire to sacrifice to their gods and their religion and beliefs.
Aztec jewelry
ReplyDeleteFor centuries Aztec jewelry has fascinated everyone who has had the chance to see it. From the necks, ears and wrists of the nobles, the jewelry has made its way into museums and today replicas are sold all over the world. But what was it really like?
Aztec jewelry
Aztec art was generally owned by the upper classes, and jewelry was no exception (read more about general Aztec art). It was very common for emperors, for example, to wear necklaces and earrings.
Craftsmen were no part-time amateurs. They dedicated their lives to their craft. In a world permeated with religion and symbolism, they had no shortage of work to do. Jeweller would sell some pieces in the marketplace, where a huge variety of colourful items were sold.
http://www.aztec-history.com/aztec-jewelry.html
Aztec jewelry
ReplyDeleteFor centuries Aztec jewelry has fascinated everyone who has had the chance to see it. From the necks, ears and wrists of the nobles, the jewelry has made its way into museums and today replicas are sold all over the world. But what was it really like?
Aztec jewelry
Aztec art was generally owned by the upper classes, and jewelry was no exception (read more about general Aztec art). It was very common for emperors, for example, to wear necklaces and earrings.
Craftsmen were no part-time amateurs. They dedicated their lives to their craft. In a world permeated with religion and symbolism, they had no shortage of work to do. Jeweller would sell some pieces in the marketplace, where a huge variety of colourful items were sold.
http://www.aztec-history.com/aztec-jewelry.html