Art of Mexico and Central America explores artistic expression from the region, looking back at three thousand years of Mesoamerican art from antiquity to the present. Musical instruments, ceremonial vessels used for feasting, and ballgame equipment illuminate traditions that have long connected communities across the region. Audience-favorite ceramic dogs previously displayed in Ceramics of Western Mexico are joined by depictions of deities and nobles, as well as exquisite jade and gold jewelry. A reproduction of the sarcophagus lid of Pakal the Great, ceramics decorated with glyphs, and codices presented as a digital interactive reveal sophisticated systems of writing and timekeeping.
Blending archaeology and fine art, this exhibition presents the art and culture of Mexico and Central America not as a closed past, but as a living tradition. The centerpiece of the exhibition, Raúl Anguiano’s immense, two-panel painting The Mayas (1999) engages with Mesoamerican mythology, showing how ancient motifs and subjects are still being used by artists from the region today.
Major support for this exhibition is provided by Dr. Richard and Kathleen Barrutia.
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Celebrate with us on November 21!
Active Members are able to RSVP to attend and enjoy a special “double-feature” Members Opening Night Celebration; this evening’s event includes preview of exhibition, curator talk, live performances, and more.
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