The Aztecs were the last of the four great pre-Columbian Central American peoples, and although theirs is often regarded as a bloodthirsty society dedicated to war, plunder and human sacrifice, there are many more aspects revealed in monuments and artifacts that have survived to this day. 'The Art of the Aztecs' studies the culture of this truly legendary civilisation through its artistic heritage, with many beautifully reproduced examples of architecture, household materials, ceramics, codices, religious items, jewellery and textiles, providing an insight into the daily lives, beliefs and turbulent history of this fascinating native American people.
