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ARTHIST 225 Ancient Mesoamerican Art and Architecture

A survey of the art and architecture of ancient Mesoamerica (Mexico and Central America), beginning with the Olmec on Mexico’s Gulf Coast, covering the immense metropolis of Teotihuacan and the Maya and Zapotec civilizations, and ending with the Aztecs.

Art of Mesoamerica

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