Mexico Colour & Pattern
<p>What we call Mexico today was the land of the Mayan, the Zapotec and the Teotihuacan civilisations -dont ask me how to pronounce those! Although the Spanish conquest destroyed many native cultures, fortunately the aesthetic patterns and the use of bold colour still endure today, thank goodness!</p>
<p>Ancient civilisations mixed with some Spanish flair and you get a whole lot of creativity in one country. I’ve been high on inspiration for a while and in todays article I’ve hand picked 3 topics which have certainly made an impact during my visit.</p>
<p><strong>Aztec Pattern</strong></p>
<p>Imposing architecture, highly decorated pottery and geometric stamps were very much the design highlights of the Aztec Era. With so much going on back in those days I can’t cover it all, today I’m focussing on pattern which has inspired some mark making and colour combinations for my own artwork.</p>
<p>Aztec designs as we know them today have certainly been influenced by the Spanish invasion. Previously the patterns were rigid but as time went by they became naturalistic and organic shapes were used more often. It’s hard to say how the designs would have progressed if the Europeans hadn’t arrived in the area.</p>
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