Aztec World Coming to Field Museum

"The Aztec World" at Chicago, Illinois' Field Museum describes the development of the pre-Columbian culture from its nomadic roots to imperial splendor, decline and fall.

The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois will play host to The Aztec World from October 31, 2008 to April 19, 2009.

Hundreds of artifacts and works of art in this international loan exhibition describe the transformation of Aztec society from its nomadic origins in the middle of a lake to one of Mesoamerica's greatest empires within two centuries. Everyday life, religion, temple architecture, warriors, their weaponry and the treasures of rulers provide valuable insight into the ancient Aztec culture.

Source:

• Solis, Felipe (ed.), et al. The Aztec Empire (exh. cat.). New York: Guggenheim Museum, 2004.