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Poster Print : AZTEC STONE MASONS. Aztec stone masons at work. Drawing from the Codex Florentino
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AZTEC STONE MASONS. Aztec stone masons at work. Drawing from the Codex Florentino
AZTEC STONE MASONS.
Aztec stone masons at work. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, c1540, a treatise compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun (1499-1590) on the Aztecs and the Spanish conquest of Mexico
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Media ID 12416018
1540 Aztec Bernardino Bradley Smith Chisel Codex Codex Florentino Latin America Latin American Life Mason Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico Native Native American Quarry Sahagun Stone
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the rich history of the Aztec civilization into your home or office with our stunning AZTEC STONE MASONS poster print. This exquisite image, drawn from the Codex Florentino, depicts Aztec stone masons at work, capturing the intricate details of their craft as they chisel and shape stones. Compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun in the 16th century, this treatise offers a unique glimpse into the daily life and culture of the Aztecs during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Add this beautiful and educational piece to your collection and transport yourself back in time.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.6cm x 59.4cm (15.2" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 titled "AZTEC STONE MASONS" takes us back in time to witness the skill and dedication of Aztec stone masons at work. The drawing, derived from the Codex Florentino, a renowned treatise compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun during the mid-16th century, offers a glimpse into the lives of these ancient craftsmen. In this image, we see a group of native Mexican stone masons diligently chiseling away at blocks of stone in a quarry. Their expertise is evident as they meticulously shape each piece with precision and finesse. With their tools in hand and focused expressions on their faces, they embody the spirit of craftsmanship that was highly valued by the Aztecs. The Codex Florentino serves as an invaluable resource for understanding both Aztec culture and their encounters with Spanish conquistadors during Mexico's colonial period. Through its intricate illustrations like this one, it provides us with glimpses into daily life in Mesoamerica. As we admire this artwork from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, let us appreciate not only the technical mastery displayed by these Aztec stone masons but also acknowledge their contribution to shaping Latin American history. This image invites us to reflect upon our shared human heritage and marvel at the ingenuity that has shaped civilizations throughout time.
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