The Mixtec Pictorial Manuscripts: Time, Agency and Memory in Ancient Mexico

by Maarten E.R.G.N. Jansen

The Mixtec civilization (of Oaxaca, Mexico) is one of the most interesting to survive from pre-colonial Mesoamerica. Among its characteristic products were highly artistic pictographic codices depicting the history and dynasties of its city-states. This handbook surveys and describes the illustrated Mixtec manuscripts that survive in Europe, the United States and Mexico, outlines the history of their decipherment, current questions, discussions and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004187529
• ISBN13: 9789004187528
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.5"