Monkey Figure

Culture: Teotihuacán

Period: Desconocido

Cultural Context

No information available. Possibly Aztec or Teotihuacan.

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Desconocido

Unknown

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Piece Description

No information available. Possibly Aztec or Teotihuacan.

Historical Significance

Teotihuacán was the first great metropolis of America, developing a distinctive artistic style that influenced all of Mesoamerica.

Cultural Importance

Its art is characterized by monumentality, the use of vibrant colors, and the representation of deities and cosmological symbols.

Teotihuacán

Desconocido

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Cultural Legacy

Teotihuacán influence extended for centuries, establishing aesthetic patterns that endure in Mesoamerican art.

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