Mesoamerican Ceramic Vessels Researched by Caitlin Baker, Charles Andrew Corbett, and Logan Williams As with Mesoamerican figurines, ceramic vessels were in production among Mesoamerican cultures by 2500 B.C.E. The making of ceramic vessels has continued to flourish through contemporary times, both as a craft for making utilitarian wares and as an artform for making … [Read more...] about Mesoamerican Ceramic Vessels, Researched by Caitlin Baker, Charles Andrew Corbett, and Logan Williams
Mesoamerican Ceramic Figurines Researched by Allison Robbins and Sammie Hernandez Mesoamerican cultures began producing ceramics in the form of small, handmade figurines by 2500 B.C.E. Small, handmade anthropomorphic figures were very common in ancient cultures, but their use was concentrated during the Pre-Classic/Formative period (1500 B.C.E.-250 C.E.), as after that … [Read more...] about Mesoamerican Ceramic Figurines, Researched by Allison Robbins and Sammie Hernandez
Codex Images of Aztec Deities Researched by Lauren Fitzpatrick Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures were known for recording their histories, their religious stories, their calendar, and even their tribute listings as codices, which in the Mesoamerican world took the form of screenfold books. While the Maya developed a complex system of hieroglyphic writing, other … [Read more...] about Codex Images of Aztec Deities, Researched by Lauren Fitzpatrick
Contemporary Mesoamerican Textiles Researched by Clara Komrosky-Licata The production of Mesoamerican textiles dates back to about 1000 B.C.E., as shown by textile impressions in ancient pottery sherds. Although actual ancient samples of textiles have not survived the tropical climate of Mesoamerica, Pre-Columbian sculptural depictions and paintings of figures wearing … [Read more...] about Contemporary Mesoamerican Textiles, Researched by Clara Komrosky-Licata
Papel Picado Banners Researched by Nichapat Kongpaisarnnatee, Michelle Eveker, and Celeste Hanford Papel picado banners have a long history in indigenous Mesoamerican culture. Mesoamerican cultures such as the Otomi and the Aztec traditionally made paper from the inner bark of maguey, fig, or mulberry trees. Religious practitioners cut the paper into designs for use … [Read more...] about Papel Picado Banners, Researched by Nichapat Kongpaisarnnatee, Michelle Eveker, and Celeste Hanford