The Art of Ancient Mexico Researched by Kevin How do we learn about ancient Mayan people? The answer is by learning about their art. Their pictures, their sculptures and their buildings, is how you learn about ancient Mayan people. Influence
Art Forms The Mayans had many different art forms. Some of art forms are sculpting and architecture. The Mayans also painted and built statues, and made helmets. They even made the pyramid of the sun that covers ten and a half acres. They drew codices too. Codices are pictures stories about people and ceremonies.Style/ Subject
Sources Gulbok, Shirley. The Ancient Art Of Mexico. New York, Harper Row. 1968. |
Their gods influenced Mexican art. Some of their gods were Xipe the god of
spring and vegetation, Quetzalcoatl; one of the greatest gods is a plumed serpent with
green feathers, and Talc, the god of rain and lightning. The Aztecs were strong warriors
who conquered many Indian tribes of ancient Mexico. This warring spirit influenced their
art. They created helmets, shield, and knives. Another influence is their ball games and
their daily life activities.
The Aztecs used many different geometric shapes to decorate their art. Their
art doesn’t look like it’s real. Seashell and clay were used most. Some subjects
were Aztec gods, warriors, people, and animals. The Aztecs mostly made detailed
sculptures.