Teachers should develop pre-viewing activities and determine appropriate breaks. It discusses the influence of the church and patrons and analyses the political climate as it affected artists of the day. Chapters examine works of a specific period, integrate them with contemporary ideas, and provide a socio-historical context. Includes copious colour illustrations and extensive cross-referencing. Text contains several examples of nudity in art forms.
Some artworks contain swearing and reflect controversial attitudes.
Covers religion, coinage, pottery, writing, and warfare and makes effective use of various visuals. Thirty-minute video presents an overview of the history and culture of the Aztecs, especially in Tenochtitl n during the Spanish Conquest. It includes location footage, photographs, sketches, paintings, and maps. Includes vivid descriptions of ritual bloodletting, torture, and human sacrifice. Chapters cover beliefs, gods, life cycle, education, and so on.