Mesoamerican open spaces and mural paintings as statements of cultural identity
By: by Celina B. Barrios de Senisterra
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9781527537316
Copyright date: 2019
Subjects: Indians of Central America; Antiquities; Indians of Mexico; Indian art; Indian architecture; Ancient Mural painting and decoration
Description: The sensitive perception of a society's artistic expressions facilitates our comprehension of its ethos, enabling the meaningful communication between individuals and communities, which is the fundamental link that connects human beings. This book explores the spirit of the Mesoamerican civilization from pre-history until the 20th century, interpreting its architectural legacy, both in the planned environments of the public plazas, and in the art that is integrated into structural designs, exemplified by the Mexican mural paintings. The first part studies the open areas defined by substantially symbolic architecture, providing the spatial forum for the spiritual and consequential collective manifestations of the native population throughout the history of Mesoamerica, linking past, present, and future generations. The second part focuses on mural painting, which has been a consistent universal medium for eloquent cultural interaction among Mesoamericans--back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages [123]-127).
Table of contents: title: Part 1. The Mesoamerican open space as illusion of traditional identity; title: Part 2. The Mesoamerican wall as architectural support for cultural eloquence.