Free Downloads Aztec Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Rich in mythology and art, the Aztec civilization dominated central Mexico during the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries. This handsome volume contains 42 pages of authentic Aztec designs derived from ceramics, statues, altars, shields, books, and other priceless artifacts. Gods, rulers, warriors, slaves, animals, and activities both secular and sacred are brilliantly rendered by Wilson G. Turner, a skilled artist/archaeologist and a specialist in pre-Columbian archaeology. Brief captions identify each image.Artists, designers, and illustrators will find in Aztec Designs a wealth of ideas and inspiration for a myriad of projects. Colorists will enjoy adding their own conceptions of color to these ancient motifs.
Series: Dover Pictorial Archive
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (September 24, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486443388
ISBN-13: 978-0486443386
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.2 x 10.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,075,192 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #117 in Books > History > Ancient Civilizations > Aztec #344 in Books > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design > Clip Art #1043 in Books > History > Americas > Mexico
I was disapointed by this book, I was looking for intricate designs and complex motifs, but the cover really is the only interesting part of the book, the rest I would liken to a child's coloring book. I do not recommend this book.
i understood what i was buy to be a coloring book for kids. i got it as a references book for my tattoo and the designs worked out great. i was very happy with my tattoo. i was 100% happy that i got this as a reference. my younger family member like it to because they got to color in it as well.
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