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Fine Art Print : TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) with Aztec pictographs and Spanish text from the Codex Mendoza
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TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) with Aztec pictographs and Spanish text from the Codex Mendoza
TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY)
with Aztec pictographs and Spanish text from the Codex Mendoza, c1542
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Media ID 12414682
1542 American Indian Aztec Bradley Smith Cactus Codex Codex Mendoza Eagle Folklore Founding Latin America Latin American Legend Mendoza Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico Mexico City Myth Native Native American New World Page Pictograph Pre Colombian Primitive Spanish Symbol Tenochtitlan Tribal Art
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich history of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City, with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring intricate Aztec pictographs and Spanish text from the Codex Mendoza, created around 1542, this print transports you back in time to the vibrant and complex culture of the ancient Aztec civilization. Bring the beauty and history of Tenochtitlan into your home or office with this exquisite work of art from Granger Art on Demand.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the rich cultural heritage of Tenochtitlan, now known as Mexico City. The image features a page from the Codex Mendoza, a significant historical document dating back to 1542. The Codex beautifully combines Aztec pictographs with Spanish text, offering a glimpse into the fascinating blend of indigenous and European influences during that time. The intricate drawings on this page depict various symbols and figures that hold great significance in Aztec folklore and mythology. From majestic eagles soaring above cacti to primitive yet evocative tribal art, each element tells its own story within the larger narrative of Tenochtitlan's founding and native traditions. As we explore this mesmerizing piece of Latin American history, we are transported back to an era when Mesoamerica was still untouched by European colonization. This pre-Columbian artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the vibrant cultures that thrived in these lands long before their encounter with the New World. Bradley Smith's skillful capture allows us to appreciate not only the beauty but also the historical importance behind this image. It invites us to delve deeper into Mexican heritage and encourages us to celebrate its diverse roots – both indigenous and Spanish – which have shaped modern-day Mexico City into a truly unique metropolis.
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