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1501
Introduction
This timeline encompasses works from the 16th century of Mexico specifically. Each point contains a picture and very brief description of what is represented. A link to Wikipedia page summaries is also included, (Although not an ideal source, that website serves it purpose enough for this project. Museum and academic institutions have put out information on this artwork as well and can be found via a quick Google search). -
1520
Codex Aubin
This picture represents the whole of the Codex Aubin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubin_Codex. -
1521
Huexotzinco Codex
This picture represents the Virgin and Child primarily: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huexotzinco_Codex. -
1537
Native Illustration - Duran
This picture represents Diego Durán's history of ancient Mexico, another depiction of the founding of Tenochtitlan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Dur%C3%A1n. -
1541
Codex Mendoza
This picture represents the founding of Tenochtitla, the now historic center of Mexico City: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Mendoza. -
1541
Codex Mendoza
This picture represents "towns owing tribute" (think Aztec Empire): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Mendoza. -
1550
Acolman Religious Atrium
This picture represents an atrium cross in Acolman with Jesus at its center on the cross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acolman. -
1552
Codex Azcatitlan
This picture represents Spanish conquerors, including Hernán Cortés and Malinche (actual year unknown; believed to be of the 2nd half of the 16th century): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Azcatitlan. -
1552
Badinus Herba
This picture represent a page out of the Badinus Herbal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libellus_de_Medicinalibus_Indorum_Herbis. -
1562
Juan Gerson
This picture represents Juan Gerson's paintings in the church of Tecamachalco, Puebla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Gerson. -
1575
Codex Ramirez
This picture represents a skull rack and a temple dedicated to Huitzilopochtli (late 16th century; actual date unknown): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram%C3%ADrez_Codex. -
1576
Florentine Codex
This picture represents feather work artists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florentine_Codex. -
1582
Codex Lxtlilxochitl
This picture represents Nezahualpilli, tlatoani of Texcoco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_codices#Codex_Ixtlilxochitl. -
Lienzo de Tlaxcala
This picture represents Cortés and Malinche during the conquest of central Mexico: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Tlaxcala. -
Codex Telleriano Remensis
This picture represents conquistador Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Telleriano-Remensis. -
Thank You
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