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The extraordinary work of the Anónimo mixteco, hailing from 15th-century pre-Hispanic Mexico, plunges us into the profound worldview of one of Mesoamerica's most sophisticated civilizations. Through an impressive collection of 130 images, Linkgua Ediciones' Visual gallery offers an unparalleled journey into the heart of Mixtec aesthetics and thought. The artist, whose individual identity merges with the collective tradition of their people, bequeathed visual treasures of immense documentary and artistic value. The Códice Borgia, with its intricate ritual and mythological scenes, stands as the most prominent testament to their mastery. Each page, such as Lámina 41 or Lámina 52, is a universe of symbols, deities, and calendrical narratives that reveal the complexity of their religious and social system. These creations are not mere illustrations but sacred artifacts that served as guides for priests and rulers, reflecting advanced astronomical and cosmological knowledge. The meticulous representation in works like Lámina 48 or Lámina 31 of the Códice Borgia, and fragments of a Códice Maya depicting ritual scenes, demonstrates refined pictorial technique and a deep understanding of their environment. This visual legacy, predating European arrival but fundamental for comprehending the cultural richness of the American continent, remains an inexhaustible source of study and admiration, connecting the present with a glorious and enigmatic past.

Authors

Francisco de Goya

About this work

Colección visual de obras de Francisco de Goya: desde los cartones para tapices hasta los Caprichos, los Desastres de la guerra y las Pinturas negras.

Francisco de Goya: Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Pintor y grabador aragonés, figura central del arte español.

XVIII-XIX · España · Libros ilustrados

arte español, pintura, grabado, Goya, Aragón, Madrid, Caprichos, siglo XVIII, siglo XIX

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