Saville, Marshall H. (Marshall Howard) 1867-1935 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Turquois Mosaic Art in Ancient Mexico" by Marshall H. Saville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the remarkable artistry of turquois mosaics crafted by the ancient civilizations of Mexico, primarily focusing on their cultural significance and the techniques used. The book aims to highlight the historical context and craftsmanship of this unique art form during a period when many aspects of indigenous Mexican culture faced obsolescence. At the start of the text, the author introduces the significance of turquois mosaics in the context of ancient Mexican civilization. He reflects on the lost potential of the Aztec and other tribes due to European conquest, emphasizing their sophisticated civilization, advanced craftsmanship, and unique artistic expressions. The opening also details the genesis of knowledge concerning turquois mosaic arts, citing early European encounters and examinations of artifacts, and outlines the various materials and techniques employed by ancient artisans. As the text progresses, it lays a foundation for a deeper exploration of this intricate art and its enduring legacy in the culture of pre-Hispanic Mexico. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-12-27 Alan Thompson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation, 1922 Mexico -- Antiquities Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540 Turquoise Mosaics E011 United States: Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation, 1922 23011551 https://archive.org/details/turquoismosaica06savi/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67027 https://archive.org/details/turquoismosaica06savi/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67027 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134539.0 67027