Fähmel Beyer, Bernd Walter Federico
Description
This book explores the pre-Hispanic paintings found in the palaces of Mitla, Oaxaca, focusing on their historical, cultural, and artistic significance
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. Bernd Fahmel Beyer provides an in-depth analysis of these mural paintings, linking them to Zapotec and Mixtec iconographic traditions and their connection to the architectural and archaeological heritage of Oaxaca. The work includes comparative studies with other Postclassic-era artifacts and codices, shedding light on the stylistic and symbolic elements of the paintings. Organized with historical background, descriptions of the palaces, and analyses of the imagery, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Mesoamerican art and history. Intended for an academic audience, the book contributes to the ongoing research on Oaxaca's cultural legacy.
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MURAL PAINTING AND DECORATION
Zapotec art
Reading Moods
Humorous & Light
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Publishing Info
Publisher
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Instituto de Investigaciones sobre la Universidad y la Educacion
Month-Year
Apr, 2025
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9786073092333
ISBN-10: 6073092334
Language
Spanish
No. of Pages
85
Format
E-book
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