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Mexican Mosaic
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Author : Rodney Gallop
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1939
Mexican Mosaic written by Rodney Gallop and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1939 with Indians of Mexico categories.
Mexican Mosaic
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Author : Jürgen Buchenau
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 2008
Mexican Mosaic written by Jürgen Buchenau and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Our new brief text highlights Mexico's stunning geographical, ethnic, and social diversity. In the sixteenth century, diseases brought by the Spanish conquerors wiped out almost 90 per cent of the indigenous population. Since then, Mexico - first as a colony of Spain and, after 1821, as an independent nation - has exported thousands of tons of silver, affecting currencies and prices as far away as China and India. In the century following independence, Mexico was invaded six times by three different European nations (Britain, France, and Spain) as well as the United States, the latter conflict resulting in the loss of half of Mexico's territory. More recently, Mexico has played an ever more important part in the world economy. Focused primarily on the period since independence in 1821, this brief text effectively summarizes Mexico's rich history, delineating some of the major processes at the national level and hinting at regional and local counter-currents.
Mosaics In Mexico
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Author : Fernández del Villar Fernández
language : en
Publisher: Artes de Mexico y del Mundo
Release Date : 2006
Mosaics In Mexico written by Fernández del Villar Fernández and has been published by Artes de Mexico y del Mundo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Decoration and ornament, Architectural categories.
The author presents the history evolution of the mosaic production since ancient Greek and Roman tiles and Pre-Columbian mosaic pieces along the history of "Mosaicos Venicianos de Mexico", a factory and workshop owned and operated by the Perdomo family for over 50 years. In the workshop located in Cuernavaca (state of Morelos, Mexico) several generations of mosaicists have produced glass Byzantine mosaic tiles while upholding the highs tandards of the traditional craft of the tesserae with extraordinary examples of contemporary mosaic art displayed in murals and architectural ornamentation. The company has participated with artists Jose Chavez Morado, Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Francisco Eppens amongst others in the creation of monumental public mosaic murals"--Provided by vendor.
Turquoise Mosaics From Mexico
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Author : Colin McEwan
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2006
Turquoise Mosaics From Mexico written by Colin McEwan and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Art categories.
The nine turquoise mosaics from Mexico are some the most striking pieces in the collections of the British Museum. Among the few surviving such artifacts, these exquisite objects include two masks, a shield, a knife, a helmet, a double-headed serpent, a mosaic on a human skull, a jaguar, and an animal head. They all originate from the Mixtec and Aztec civilizations first encountered by Europeans during the Spanish conquest in the early sixteenth century. The mosaics have long excited admiration for their masterful blend of technical skill and artistry and fascination regarding their association with ritual and ceremony. Only recently though, have scientific investigations undertaken by the British Museum dramatically advanced knowledge of the mosaics by characterizing, for the first time, the variety of natural materials that were used to create them. Illustrated with more than 160 color images, this book describes the recent scientific findings about the mosaics in detail, revealing them to be rich repositories of information about ancient Mexico. The materials used to construct the mosaics demonstrate their makers' deep knowledge of the natural world and its resources. The effort that would have been involved in procuring the materials testifies to the mosaics' value and significance in a society imbued with myths and religious beliefs. The British Museum's analyses have provided evidence of the way that the materials were prepared and assembled, the tools used, and the choices that were made by artisans. In addition, by drawing on historical accounts including early codices, as well as recent archaeological discoveries, specialists have learned more about the place of the mosaics in ancient Mexican culture. Filled with information about the religion, art, and natural and cultural history as well as the extraordinary ability of modern science to enable detailed insight into past eras, Turquoise Mosaics from Mexico offers an overview of the production, utilization, and eventual fate of these beautiful and mysterious objects.
Mexican Mosaic
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Author : Rodney Gallop
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Mexican Mosaic written by Rodney Gallop and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with History categories.
A cultural tour of Mexico and its peoples.
Mexican Mosaic
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Author : Rodney Gallop
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Mexican Mosaic written by Rodney Gallop and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Indians of Mexico categories.
Mexican Mosaic
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Author : Guy Bensusan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Mexican Mosaic written by Guy Bensusan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Humanities categories.
Turquois Mosaic Art In Ancient Mexiko
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Author : Marshall H. Saville
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2012-08
Turquois Mosaic Art In Ancient Mexiko written by Marshall H. Saville and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08 with Art categories.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1922.
Mexican Mosaic
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Mexican Mosaic written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Travel categories.
Mexican Tiles
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Author : Masako Takahashi
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2000-04-01
Mexican Tiles written by Masako Takahashi and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-04-01 with Architecture categories.
Masako Takahashi, coauthor of the best-selling Mexicolor, now turns her attention to the vibrant tiles that are such a key element in Mexican style and design. Bring a festive new look to any home or garden with the ideas in Mexican Tiles. Masako Takahashi leads a colorful architectural tour through Mexico, revealing the many ways tiles are used for function and decoration, adding color and interest to everyday surroundings. Over 175 beautiful color photographs present inspirational examples of classic and contemporary tile work, from colonial-era church facades ornately covered with talavera tiles to vividly detailed modern treatments of bathrooms and kitchens. Including a delightful introduction by Tony Cohen about the history of tile-making in Mexico, plus installation tips and a resource guide, Mexican Tiles is both a fascinating initiation and a practical guide to this key element of Mexican style and design.