Elizabeth Mor+ín
Sacred Consumption
- ISBN 13:
- 9781477310694
- author:
- Elizabeth Mor+ín
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Texas Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.3 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Earth-Based Religions, Elizabeth Mor+ín,Sacred Consumption,University of Texas Press,147731069X,Fine Arts / Art History,Art, Mexican - History,Aztec art - Themes, motives,Aztecs - Food,Aztecs - Social life and custom
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aztec painted manuscripts and sculptural works reveal a deep connection between food, ritual, and the divine. Food played a pivotal role in Aztec ceremonies, with basic foods transformed into sacred elements within specific rituals. This integrated study of food and ritual in Aztec art offers new insights into the significance of feasting and consumption in Aztec rituals. Elizabeth Morán's pioneering work explores how the presence or absence of food in rituals gave them meaning, tracing the use of food from the earliest mythic history to contact with Europeans. The book examines how everyday activities blended with sacred practices in ceremonies that ranged from births and marriages to sacrificial offerings. A fascinating look at the intersection of food, ritual, and culture, this study sheds new light on Mesoamerican traditions. By bringing together two previously isolated domains, Sacred Consumption promises to be a foundational work in Mesoamerican studies, offering a fresh perspective on the role of food in Aztec art and culture.
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