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Aztec Civilisation took birth in the city-state of Tenochtitlan and by the time the Spaniards arrived in Americas in 1521, Aztecs had established a powerful empire in the region. They developed a rich culture which was also influenced by the classical Mesoamerican civilisations.

Painting was a very important part of this Aztec culture since Aztecs did not have a written language and most of the information and knowledge was conveyed through drawings which were done on codices.

Aztec Paintings History

Aztec paintings were a part of Aztec culture which flourished during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries.

There were a variety of historical influences on Aztec paintings, including the influence of Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Zapotec civilisations. In particular, the artistic traditions of the Aztecs were heavily influenced by the Toltec civilisation and the works of art were called “toltecat” by the Aztecs.

Toltecs were a group of people whose city-state was destroyed