1.) Fragment of Aztec Manuscript

Codices in the Genaro García Collection, 1500-1599. Fragment of Aztec manuscript.
Codices in the Genaro García Collection, 1500-1599. Fragment of Aztec manuscript.
Codices in the Genaro García Collection, 1500-1599. Fragment of Aztec manuscript.
Codices in the Genaro García Collection, 1500-1599. Fragment of Aztec manuscript.

Tenochtitlan, the capital city of Mexico conquered by Cortés, had already established a prolific performing arts culture that incorporated dance, song, and theater. Not just entertainment, these performances were meant to be seen by the gods of the Mexica people.

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