Mexican Art of the 1500s

Introduction

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This timeline encompasses works from the 16th century of Mexico specifically. Each point contains a picture and very brief description of what is represented. A link to Wikipedia page summaries is also included, (Although not an ideal source, that website serves it purpose enough for this project. Museum and academic institutions have put out information on this artwork as well and can be found via a quick Google search).

Codex Aubin

1520

This picture represents the whole of the Codex Aubin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubin_Codex.

Huexotzinco Codex

1521

This picture represents the Virgin and Child primarily: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huexotzinco_Codex.

Native Illustration - Duran

1537

This picture represents Diego Durán's history of ancient Mexico, another depiction of the founding of Tenochtitlan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Dur%C3%A1n.

Codex Mendoza

1541

This picture represents the founding of Tenochtitla, the now historic center of Mexico City: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Mendoza.

Codex Mendoza

1541

This picture represents "towns owing tribute" (think Aztec Empire): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Mendoza.

Acolman Religious Atrium

1550

This picture represents an atrium cross in Acolman with Jesus at its center on the cross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acolman.

Codex Azcatitlan

1552

This picture represents Spanish conquerors, including Hernán Cortés and Malinche (actual year unknown; believed to be of the 2nd half of the 16th century): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Azcatitlan.

Badinus Herba

1552

This picture represent a page out of the Badinus Herbal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libellus_de_Medicinalibus_Indorum_Herbis.

Juan Gerson

1562

This picture represents Juan Gerson's paintings in the church of Tecamachalco, Puebla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Gerson.

Codex Ramirez

1575

This picture represents a skull rack and a temple dedicated to Huitzilopochtli (late 16th century; actual date unknown): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram%C3%ADrez_Codex.

Florentine Codex

1576

This picture represents feather work artists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florentine_Codex.

Codex Lxtlilxochitl

1582

This picture represents Nezahualpilli, tlatoani of Texcoco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_codices#Codex_Ixtlilxochitl.

Lienzo de Tlaxcala

1585

This picture represents Cortés and Malinche during the conquest of central Mexico: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Tlaxcala.

Codex Telleriano Remensis

1601

This picture represents conquistador Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Telleriano-Remensis.

Thank You

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