Aztec Designs
Title | Aztec Designs PDF eBook |
Author | Wilson G. Turner |
Publisher | Courier Dover Publications |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2005-09-24 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0486443388 |
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.
Aztec Designs
Title | Aztec Designs PDF eBook |
Author | Penny Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Aztec art |
ISBN | 9781844480869 |
A beautifully illustrated photocopiable collection of decorative Aztec designs, motifs and patterns. These classic illustrations will inspire craftspeople, artists, needleworkers and all those interested in creating their own original ideas and projects.
Designs from Pre-Columbian Mexico
Title | Designs from Pre-Columbian Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Jorge Enciso |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 1971-06-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0486227944 |
Characterizes ancient Mexican art through black-and-white reproductions of original motifs discovered in archaeological digs
Design Motifs of Ancient Mexico
Title | Design Motifs of Ancient Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Jorge Enciso |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 1953-01-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486200841 |
Numerous primitive designs from early Mexican cultures are reproduced to demonstrate native decorative ingenuity and inspire modern artists and designers
Aztec Designs Coloring Book
Title | Aztec Designs Coloring Book PDF eBook |
Author | Wilson G. Turner |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2009-03-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0486467791 |
Thirty accurate depictions of traditional designs re-create the glorious art of an ancient culture. Based on authentic ceramics, statues, and other artifacts, the images portray gods, kings, warriors, animals, and rituals.
Aztec and Mayan Inspired Designs
Title | Aztec and Mayan Inspired Designs PDF eBook |
Author | Jose A. Villalba |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Pages | 54 |
Release | 2016-02-14 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781530050253 |
An adult coloring book with more than 21 images inspired by the Aztecs and Mayans. You will enjoy the intricate and inspiring designs that are great for beginners and well seasoned colorist. The designs are printed on one side only to prevent bleed through. Grab yourself something to drink and enjoy visiting the ancient art of civilizations long past. Make sure to check more coloring books by JV Creative.
Aztec & Other Mexican Indian Designs
Title | Aztec & Other Mexican Indian Designs PDF eBook |
Author | Caren Caraway |
Publisher | International Design Library |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Aztec art |
ISBN | 9780880450515 |
Long before the European discovered the riches of America, the Mexican Indians had developed and passed on unique artistic traditions. The Aztecs in particular inherited the Toltec and Mixtec cultures, as well as instilling their own experiences and beliefs into the local artwork. A broad spectrum of these bold and intricate patterns and motifs -- serpents, monsters, calendar stone designs, eagles, sun-designs, architectural ornaments, pottery decoration, et cetera -- is presented here.