Mexico, A History In Art

Mexico, A History In Art by Bradley Smith. Published by Doubleday & Co Inc, Garden City, NY, 1968. 1st Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Edge wear, content excellent. 296 Pgs. ISBN 0385032390. LCCN 68-28219. The history of ancient and modern Mexico as shown in the sculpture and painting of its great artists from prehistoric to modern times: how life was lived in the first villages; the splendor of the classic city states; the tumultuous rise of the Aztec Empire and its fall to the conquistadors; the struggle for independence against overwhelming European power; the People's Revolution and emergence as an influential member of the world community. 270 color plates selected from museums and private collections and photographed by the author. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 11298.