This book presents a detailed guide to the National Museum of Mexico in 1907, founded in 1822 and located in the Street of La Moneda. The author begins with an introduction that provides historical context. The first section of the book is comprised of four departments: archaeology, natural history, anthropology, and the history of Mexico, each separated into two sections. The second section highlights the architecture and sculptures of the museum, which include an Aztec temple, a stone of the sun, as well as reproductions of various archaeological specimens. The third section of the book focuses on the ceramic collection, while a special section of the book is devoted to native pictorial documents. An appendix of illustrations includes photographs of specimens from the museum's collections. The book's detailed overview of museum artifacts provides valuable insights into Mexico's rich cultural and artistic heritage, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in Mexican history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed guide to the National Museum of Mexico in 1907, founded in 1822 and located in the Street of La Moneda. The author begins with an introduction that provides historical context. The first section of the book is comprised of four departments: archaeology, natural history, anthropology, and the history of Mexico, each separated into two sections. The second section highlights the architecture and sculptures of the museum, which include an Aztec temple, a stone of the sun, as well as reproductions of various archaeological specimens. The third section of the book focuses on the ceramic collection, while a special section of the book is devoted to native pictorial documents. An appendix of illustrations includes photographs of specimens from the museum's collections. The book's detailed overview of museum artifacts provides valuable insights into Mexico's rich cultural and artistic heritage, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in Mexican history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334407437_0
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