Mckenna Form-Ink Function- It was intended to go to the Spanish king. Content-The front piece "talks" about the founding of Mexico city. Context-The work never made it to the king, it was taken by pirates and sold in France. Tradition- Even though the art styles are different, this piece reminds me of the lindisfarne gospels. Both relate to a religious theme, and both are in some sort of book form. Interpretation- The division of the city into four quarters, aligned with the cardinal directions and mirrored the organization of the universe. Artistic intent- The first section is meant to be a detailed history of the founding of Mexico city. Audience response- The codex this front piece is from is seen as the most famous codex.
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Function- It was intended to go to the Spanish king.
Content-The front piece "talks" about the founding of Mexico city.
Context-The work never made it to the king, it was taken by pirates and sold in France.
Tradition- Even though the art styles are different, this piece reminds me of the lindisfarne gospels. Both relate to a religious theme, and both are in some sort of book form.
Interpretation- The division of the city into four quarters, aligned with the cardinal directions and mirrored the organization of the universe.
Artistic intent- The first section is meant to be a detailed history of the founding of Mexico city.
Audience response- The codex this front piece is from is seen as the most famous codex.