Mesoamerican Art Resources
Learn more about the incredibly diverse and rich Indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica, from the Olmec to the Aztec
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An ancient Zapotec tomb figure of a feline in a scarf from Monte Albán
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Short videos focused on different cultures in Mesoamerica
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Discover Mesoamerica’s rich artistic heritage in the Archaic, Pre-Classic, and Classic periods, from the Olmec to the ancient Maya civilizations.
Discover Mesoamerica’s rich artistic heritage after 650 CE, from the ancient Maya to the Aztec civilizations.
Discover the ancient Maya’s long history in Mesoamerica and their remarkable achievements in art, astronomy, and architecture
More popularly known as the Aztecs, the Mexica rose to power in Central Mexico in the 14th century and controlled a powerful empire from their capital of Tenochtitlan
Kings and Queens of Palenque, Yaxchilán, and Bonampak
The Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain consisted of Mexico, much of Central America, parts of the West Indies, the southwestern and central United States, Florida, and the Philippines