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Chapter 25

The Americas After 1300 CE

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Section 1
Mesoamerica
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The Mixteca-Puebla Tradition

The Mixteca-Puelba tradition of artistry originates from the pre-Columbian Mixtec peoples from the region of Puebla, Mesoamerica.

Section 2
The Aztecs
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Architecture of the Aztecs

Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital city from 1325-1521, is one of the most magnificent architectural accomplishments of the Aztec empire.

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Sculpture of the Aztecs

The Aztecs excelled in sculptures made of stone and other material, ranging from small works of art to monumental buildings.

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Featherwork of the Aztecs

Featherwork, or the working of feathers into clothing and artifacts, was an especially elaborate practice among the Aztecs.

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Codices of the Aztecs

Aztec codices, or pictorial manuscripts, are among the best primary sources of information on Aztec culture.

Section 3
The Incas
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Architecture of the Inca

The Inca capital city of Cusco is one of the finest examples of both traditional Inca and colonial architecture.

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Textiles of the Inca

The Incas were highly regarded for their textiles, which were influenced by the artistic works of the pre-Inca Chimú culture.

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Metalwork of the Inca

The Inca were well-known for their use of gold, silver, copper, bronze, and other metals for tools, weapons, and decorative ornaments.

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The Spanish Conquest and Its Effects on Incan Art

After the fall of the Inca Empire, many aspects of Inca culture were systematically destroyed or irrevocably changed by Spanish conquerors.

Section 4
North America
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Beadwork and Ceramics in the Eastern Woodland Cultures

The Eastern Woodlands cultures lived east of the Mississippi River and are best known for their beadwork and pottery.

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Arts of the Great Plains

Great Plains Native Americans are well known for their buffalo hide paintings, quillwork, and elaborate beadwork.

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Woodcarving in the Northwest Coast Cultures

Art from the indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast and Alaska is distinguished by its complex woodcarvings and its use of formline.

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Art and Architecture of the Southwest Cultures

The indigenous peoples of the Southwest created magnificent works of pottery, jewelry, painting, weaving, and architecture.

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