The Codex Nuttall (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) [Paperback]

Zelia Nuttall (Editor), Arthur G. Miller (Introduction)

Book Description

Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art | Publication Date: June 1, 1975

The only value-priced, full-color edition of the pre-Columbian Mexican (Mixtec) book. Features 88 color plates of kings, gods, heroes, temples, sacrifices, and more. New introduction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486231682
• ISBN-13: 978-0486231686
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book of Kings, June 26, 2000

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Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Codex Nuttall (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)

This is an interesting reproduction of the original document that is now kept in the British Museum. Essentially it is a historical geneological representation of the Mixtec kings lineage from 838 A.D. to 1330 A.D. Most of the information centers around the great military and political hero 8-Deer Tiger Claw. The Codex Nuttall is very difficult to understand and very little explanation of each plate is given. On the flip side, the pictures if studied carefully, are quite revealing and graphic in nature. As Meso-American art it is a wonderful depiction of Mixtex kings and their lives. The colors are true to the originals and rich with hues of red, brown and green mostly. This is a good book for anyone intersted in Meso-American art, either to reproduce or inspire to create something new borrowed from something old. As an archeological artifact it is a superb collection of drawings that inform as well as visually entertain. If you're into Pre-Columbian life in Mexico or want to learn more about the ancient civilizations that existed, this is a book for your collection.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting, March 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Codex Nuttall (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)

I'm sorry if this confuses you but this book is actually a Mixtec manuscript, not Maya. In the edition I read, the colors are not as good as the reconstruction of the Codex Borgia. The Zouche Nutall codex contains stories of Mixtec towns and persons. The most interesting one is the story of Eight-deer. This books is a wonderful source of information for those interested in Archeology, Art, or simply curious

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful graphic tool to discover Ancient Mexicans culture, March 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Codex Nuttall (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)

The Codex Nuttall is a graphical transcription of Mayan hieroglyph of uncomparable beauty and emotional impact. The original is exposed at the Peabody Museum; in the book is depicted with hi-fidelity colors and printed on quality white paper. It results very close to the original and better than photographic reproductions available. It is indispensable for all that works with design so as painters, architects, tattoonists.... But it is a powerful tool for who are interested to know about the magical simbolism of the Ancient Mexicans.

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