The Goldsmith's Art In Ancient Mexico (1920)

""The Goldsmith's Art in Ancient Mexico"" is a book written by Marshall Howard Saville and originally published in 1920. The book explores the history and artistry of goldsmiths in ancient Mexico, focusing on the Aztec and Mixtec cultures. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the author examines the various techniques and materials used by goldsmiths to create intricate and beautiful pieces of jewelry and other objects. The book also delves into the cultural significance of gold and other precious metals in ancient Mexican society, as well as the religious and symbolic meanings behind many of the designs and motifs used in goldsmithing.Overall, ""The Goldsmith's Art in Ancient Mexico"" is a fascinating and informative look at a little-known aspect of ancient Mexican culture, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and craftsmanship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.