"Turquois Mosaic Art in Ancient Mexico" by Marshall H. Saville is a study of the beautiful turquois mosaic art made by ancient Mexican civilizations. It shows how important these mosaics were to their culture and explains how they were made, back when many parts of native Mexican culture were fading away. The story starts by talking about how important turquois mosaics were to the ancient Mexicans. The author thinks about how much the Aztec and other groups could have done if the Europeans hadn't taken over, noting their refined society, skilled craftsmanship, and special art. The book also describes how people first learned about turquois mosaic art, mentioning what Europeans saw and studied in the past, and points out the different supplies and methods that ancient artists used. This sets the stage for learning more about this complex art and how it has lasted in Mexican culture since before the Spanish came.
Turquois mosaic art in ancient Mexico
By Marshall H. (Marshall Howard) Saville
Discover the vibrant artistry and cultural meaning behind the stunning turquois mosaics of ancient Mexico, a testament to a sophisticated civilization's lost potential.
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About the AuthorMarshall Howard Saville (1867–1935) was an American archaeologist, born in Rockport, Massachusetts. He studied anthropology at Harvard (1889–1894), engaged in field work under F. W. Putnam, and made important discoveries among the mound builders in southern Ohio. After 1903 he was professor of American archæology at Columbia University. He also became director of an important private museum in New York, the Museum of the American Indian. Saville conducted many explorations to various places such as Yucatan, Honduras, Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia.
Marshall Howard Saville (1867–1935) was an American archaeologist, born in Rockport, Massachusetts. He studied anthropology at Harvard (1889–1894), engaged in field work under F. W. Putnam, and made important discoveries among the mound builders in southern Ohio. After 1903 he was professor of American archæology at Columbia University. He also became director of an important private museum in New York, the Museum of the American Indian. Saville conducted many explorations to various places such as Yucatan, Honduras, Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia.
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