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Human body, human spirit : a portrait of ancient Mexico

by Carolyn Tate, Beatriz de la Fuente, Mari Carmen Serra Puche, Felipe Solis

Based on a 1993 exhibition, this volume explores the representation of the human form in pre-Hispanic Mexican art. It features colour plates of ancient figurines alongside introductory essays and brief captions.

Accession 817 ISBN 9780963816900 Publisher Michael C. Carlos Museum
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