[Aztlan] Identification and construction details of Mixtec temples

[David Hixson]

I would like to echo some of Greg's questions
regarding Mesoamerican architectural forms...

Have there been any good studies of how architectural
models in the codices (Mixtec, Maya, Aztec or
otherwise) relate to actual excavated structures?

[P.S. I know there HAVE been some tidbits of this, as
I've seen such brilliant papers as those by Tony Aveni
on celestial alignments represented in the codices and
how they have been measured in recent times by
archaeologists (as recent as last Friday) -- so please
post any references you might have, architectural,
archaeological, art historical, archaeoastronomical,
or otherwise]

-Dave

--- Greg Sandor <gregory_sandor at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I am constructing digital models of a number of
> Mixtec temples from paintings in the Codex
> Fejéváry-Mayer.  Preliminary results of my effort
> along with the reference images are at
> http://gregsandor.tripod.com/MxArch.htm
> 
> I based the models on the drawings with my best
> guess as to the configuration of elements stylized
> in the paintings.  Since bringing them to this level
> of completion I have seen photos of Monte Alban and
> Mitla that show more massive structures than I have
> modeled.  I am continuing to rebuild the models as I
> learn more about the architectural forms.
> 
> Can you identify any of these structures?  What
> elements have I gotten right?  What elements should
> be altered?
> Where can I find archaeological information on any
> of these?  Are there site drawings available for any
> actual ones?  
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Greg
> 
> (614) 517-7204
> greg at gregsandor.com
> http://www.gregsandor.com
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