For nearly 3,000 years, art has flourished in the land now called Mexico. From architecture to music, from painting to poetry, many forms of creativity have revealed the culture of the Mexican people. Through the vitality of their art, Mexican artists have demonstrated what it means to be Mexican. Long ago, ancient Mexicans, like the Mayans and Aztecs, expressed themselves with powerful works of art and unique structures. The arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century brought new artistic influences to Mexico. Today's artists and architects combine their rich native heritage with European influences to create styles that are unique and powerful. Come explore the art and architecture of Mexico. The buildings, as well as the visual, performing, literary, and folk arts, are beautiful and varied. You'll find that the Mexican style is like none other in the world....

In Mexico, the blood of European peoples and the indigenous tribes came together. They formed a new nation and a new culture, one neither European nor Native American. Mexico has been shaped by the contributions of its diverse people. Individuals from every category of Mexico's population influenced its history. Their biographies tell how they gave something of themselves to make Mexico the nation that it is. In this book you will learn more about Mexico's ancient leaders; conquerors, soldiers, and revolutionaries; politicians; great thinkers; artists and writers; and, extraordinary women. Mexico is a land rich in history and courage. Come discover the people who helped create this great nation....

In Mexico, the blood of European people and the indigenous tribes came together. They formed a new nation and a new culture, one neither European nor Native American. Mexico has been shaped by the contributions of its diverse people. Individuals from every category of Mexico's population influenced its history. Their biographies tell how they gave something of themselves to make Mexico the nation that it is. In this book, you will learn more about Mexico's ancient leaders; conquerors, soldiers, and revolutionaries; politicians; great thinkers; artists and writers; and, extraordinary women. Mexico is a land rich in history and courage. Come discover the people who helped create this great nation....

For nearly 3,000 years, art has flourished in the land now called Mexico. From architecture to music, from painting to poetry, many forms of creativity have revealed the culture of the Mexican people. Through the vitality of their art, Mexican artists have demonstrated what it means to be Mexican. Long ago, ancient Mexicans, like the Mayans and Aztecs, expressed themselves with powerful works of art and unique structures. The arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century brought new artistic influences to Mexico. Today's artists and architects combine their rich native heritage with European influences to create styles that are unique and powerful. Come explore the art and architecture of Mexico. The buildings, as well as the visual, performing, literary, and folk arts, are beautiful and varied. You'll find that the Mexican style is like none other in the world....