The Goldsmith's Art In Ancient Mexico (1920)

By Marshall Howard Saville

Book Overview

""The Goldsmith's Art in Ancient Mexico"" is a comprehensive study of the goldsmithing traditions of ancient Mexico, written by Marshall Howard Saville and published in 1920. The book explores the techniques, styles, and symbolism of goldsmithing in pre-Columbian Mexico, with a focus on the Aztec, Mixtec, and Maya civilizations. Saville draws on a wide range of archaeological evidence, including excavated artifacts, pictorial representations, and written accounts, to provide a detailed account of the goldsmith's art in ancient Mexico. The book covers topics such as the materials used in goldsmithing, the tools and techniques employed, the role of gold and other precious metals in ancient Mexican society, and the religious and symbolic significance of goldsmithing. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and drawings, ""The Goldsmith's Art in Ancient Mexico"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, archaeology, or Mexican culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165792648
• ISBN13: 9781165792641
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"