Arts & Culture
The Influence of Aztec Codices on Contemporary Latinx Art
Quick fact
The Aztec codices were burned en masse by Spanish conquistadors and priests, yet fewer than 15 pre-Columbian codices survive today; contemporary Latinx artists are reviving and reimagining their visual language.
Why this is interesting
You've probably seen colorful, glyph-like patterns in modern Latinx art—but did you know they're rooted in ancient Aztec books that were almost completely destroyed?