06/30/2002 Entry: "Aztecs at London's Royal Academy"

Aztecs at London's Royal Academy
The cultural riches of Mexico's Aztec past will be on display in London next winter, in one of the most ambitious exhibitions ever staged at the Royal Academy. "Aztec" (Nov.16 - Apr.11) will have over 350 objects - many never previously shown outside Mexico, and some being publicly displayed for the first time.

The exhibition traces the origins of the Aztecs, and shows how they drew inspiration from religions and artefacts of earlier cultures. The largest gallery will have a dramatic display centred on the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan, the symbolic centre of the Aztec world. It will have many ritual objects found at the site, including life-size terracotta figures of the eagle warrior and the Lord of Death.
Other treasures include sculptures in stone and wood, feather work, ceramics, works of art made of turquoise mosaics, gold and other precious metals. There will also be pictorial manuscripts.

Open daily, admission £10 adults, £8 senior citizens, £3 age 12-18 years, £2 age 9-11, family tickets £20 - the prices include an exhibition audio-guide. To book in advance, phone 0870 830 0201 or visit http://www.wayahead.com. Website: http://www.aztecs.org.uk