| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (36 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Antony Gormley |
| Event |
Originally produced by Illuminations in 2002. |
| Summary |
AZTECS introduces the last great civilisation of central Mexico, which flourished from the mid-14th century to its destruction by the invading Spanish in 1521. Presented by sculptor Antony Gormley, the film complements the astonishing 2002-3 exhibition of Aztec culture at London's Royal Academy. Many of the extraordinary and splendid works loaned to this show are illustrated, along with sculptures and other objects filmed on location in Mexico City and at important Aztec sites such as Tenochtitlan and Teotihucan. With contributions from British and Mexican curators and academics, the film explores how the nomadic tribe of the Aztecs drew inspiration from earlier cultures. It looks at the Aztec understanding of the natural world, at their complex system of gods, and at the importance to their religion of human sacrifice and ritual blood-letting. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Indigenous peoples.
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Latin America.
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History.
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Documentary films.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Machin, Louise, film director.
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Gormley, Antony, actor.
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Illuminations (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
12302131 Kanopy |
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