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Making art history fun and accessible, one thing at time!

Videos!

Because it is always fun to see art explored in detail. These are all free videos produced for ARTSQ about art and history that I know well.

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What is talud-tablero architecture in Mesoamerica?
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What is talud-tablero architecture in Mesoamerica?

What is the talud-tablero style in Mesoamerican architecture? And how is it associated with the ancient city of Teotihuacan in Mexico? This video answers these questions focusing on the use of the talud-tablero architectural profile of the Feathered Serpent Pyramid at Teotihuacan. The video describes what the talud-tablero style is and why it is associated with this ancient city. Talud-tablero architecture isn't unique to Teotihuacan art, but it is probably best expressed at this city. Talud-tablero architecture is also unique to Mesoamerica! This short video is part of a series that breaks down key terms in art history, archaeology, and history! Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank *CHAPTERS* 0:00 What is a talud-tablero in Mesoamerica? 0:33 Teotihuacan 0:51 Talud-tablero architecture at Teotihuacan Learn more about Mesoamerica art: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEekN1fVPuc8jMb-K1vq8ekgZ4fVuALY&si=KzWV2FcErlhUXSAd Check out our entire glossary of art history! https://www.artsq.org/about-key-terms-ideas-art-history You can also find the entire glossary on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEekN1fVPudRPsYrdojXo8AEr6LkT7x8&si=0fmECAIzK5bwNANv ----------------------------- *WANT TO LEARN MORE? HAVE A QUESTION?* http://artsq.org/ *INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR WORK?* Become a patron to help us create materials for our channel! Patreon—https://www.patreon.com/ARTSQ *JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL* Instagram—https://www.instagram.com/artsq_official Facebook—https://www.facebook.com/ARTSQofficial #ArtHistory #teotihuacan #Mesomerica #Glossary #Archaeology #SocialStudies #educationalvideo #Vocabulary #HistoryOfArt #art #History #americanart #ancienthistory #mexico #architecture
What is a pectoral in Mesoamerican art?
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What is a pectoral in Mesoamerican art?

What is a pectoral? This video answers that question using one of the most famous objects from Mesoamerica: a gold Mixtec pectoral from Tomb 7, discovered at the site of Monte Albán in Oaxaca. This video describes what a pectoral is and how it functions. Pectorals are not unique to Mesoamerican art, but we find examples across the globe. This short video is part of a series that breaks down key terms in art history, archaeology, and history! *CHAPTERS* 0:00 What is a pectoral? 0:23 A pectoral from Tomb 7 at Monte Albán and its basic iconography 1:17 How to wear a pectoral and a person's social status Learn more about Mesoamerica art: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEekN1fVPuc8jMb-K1vq8ekgZ4fVuALY&si=KzWV2FcErlhUXSAd Check out our entire glossary of art history! https://www.artsq.org/about-key-terms-ideas-art-history You can also find the entire glossary on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEekN1fVPudRPsYrdojXo8AEr6LkT7x8&si=0fmECAIzK5bwNANv Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank ----------------------------- *WANT TO LEARN MORE? HAVE A QUESTION?* http://artsq.org/ *INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR WORK?* Become a patron to help us create materials for our channel! Patreon—https://www.patreon.com/ARTSQ *JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL* Instagram—https://www.instagram.com/artsq_official Facebook—https://www.facebook.com/ARTSQofficial #ArtHistory #Mixtec #Mesomerica #Glossary #Archaeology #SocialStudies #educationalVideo #Vocabulary #HistoryOfArt #art #History #americanart #ancientamerica #mexico #oaxaca
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