Art was an important part of Aztec life. Aztec sculptures and paintings drew inspiration From and expressed aspects Of their religion. Paintings on the walls and on stiff paper, Made from tree bark showed religious Ceremonies. The Aztec used natural dyes to make brightly colored clothes. What they wore every day depended on their social class. Every 52 years the Aztec destroyed all of their household items in a religious ceremony. The Aztec women were responsible for weaving cloth for clothing and blankets. The Aztecs also enjoyed music. The Aztecs also made a variety of jewelry. The most prized art during the time of the Aztec was feather-work. The Aztecs also enjoyed music. They played various instruments such as flutes, shells, whistles, and drums. They played their music for the gods and used it to make requests such as asking the gods for rain or for the harvest to be good. The Aztecs took pride in creating a variety of beautiful pottery. Feather-workers were called amanteca. They were some of the most respected artisans in all of the Aztec Empire. They were some of the most respected artisans in all of the Aztec Empire. The only group of artisans that were much taken into account were those associated with the decorative arts: the goldsmiths, the jewellers, and the feather workers. The Aztec often used …show more content…
They used some forms of art such as music, poetry, and sculpture to honor and praise their gods. Other forms of art, such as jewelry and feather-work, were worn by the Aztec nobility to set them apart from the commoners. Ancient Aztec art was primarily a form of religious expression and a means for paying tribute to their gods. In addition, various forms of Aztec art were used to assist in communication. These beautifully crafted designs are still admired today. Aztec art such as pictographs, paintings and warrior drawings can still be seen on the walls of their temples and within their ancient