Mexico a Journey to the Land of the Gods

The art of Pre-Columbian Mexico stretches across 5000 years and encompasses the traditions of numerous cultures including the Olmecs, Maya and Aztecs.Addressing the Olmec period through to the Aztecs (a span of over 2500 years), Mexico: Journey to the Land of the Gods is an exploration into the civilisations of Mesoamerica through an examination of over 250 magnificent art objects. Specific themes such as daily life, the underworld of the gods, funerary rites, religion and ritual and the role of animals and plants in the cultural life of the region are discussed, so providing an insightful view into some of the most fascinating societies history has ever seen.Published to coincide with a major exhibition at Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk, which will travel to the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, this book offers a unique opportunity to record one of the most exciting shows on Mesoamerican art in recent years. The authoritative text is supported by stunning reproductions of artefacts drawn from key ethnographical collections in Mexico. Together these elements help create a story of a civilisation in which we can recognise the enduring quests and questions of humankind.