Learning on ScreenAztec Double-Headed Serpent, The
- Synopsis
- This film takes as its focus the turquoise mosaic of a double-headed serpent from the British Museum’s Mexican Gallery, and examines in detail the method of craftsmanship, the tools and materials of its construction as well as its significance and symbolism in the Aztec world, its place in the wider Aztec culture and civilisation and its aesthetic value today.
- Series
- Masterpieces of the British Museum
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2006
- Subjects
- Art; History
- Keywords
- Aztecs; history of art; Mexican art
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 NTSC
- Price
- £9.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 30 minutes
- Year
- 2012
Production Company
- Name
Fulmar Television and Film
- Phone
- 029 204 55000
Publisher
- Name
British Museum Press
- Address
- 38 Russell Square
London
WC1B 3QQ
Distributor
- Name
British Museum Store
- Web
- http://www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/icat/shoponline External site opens in new window
- Name
Quantum Leap
- Notes
- The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.
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