Mexico: a History in ArtThis volume presents a survey of the art and history of Mexico. It is the author's intent to recount the history of Mexico through the creations of Mexican artists. It is presented as a sketchbook of history, with its details chosen to evoke the spirit of Mexican life from prehistoric times until 1940. Included are 270 works of art that enable the reader to find their way through the various periods of Mexican history. |
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BY DR EUSEBIO DAVALOS HURTADO INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF MEXICO | 14 |
B C 900 A D THE CLASSIC ERA | 65 |
THE WORKS OF ART | 289 |
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