In an exhibition held in Rome, a fascinating mixture of colors, gold and stones: the wealth and the culture of the Aztecs, who in just 200 years created one of the most important civilizations of America.
A splendid book containing erudite texts and unique images to accompany the large exhibition held in Rome, at Palazzo Ruspoli, to illustrate the marvels of an extraordinary civilization. The volume presents true artistic masterpieces made with precious materials like turquoise, gold and jade; multicolored ceramics; codices and illustrated manuscripts; monumental sculptures in stone and wood. Exceptional works made with the precious products of nature guide the viewer along a path tracing back through time. A fascinating mixture of colors, gold and stones: the wealth and the culture of the Aztecs, who in just 200 years created one of the most important civilizations of America.