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Aztec Art Vs Inca Art

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The Aztecs held sway in Central Mexico between 1325 AD and 1523 AD.
Incas lived on what is now modern Peru, from 1450 AD to 1535 AD.

While Inca art forms were primarily geometric patterns and were not very bold, Mayan art replicated their environment, belief and everyday life. Animals often were an inspiration for their art and decoration. Such as foxes, owls, jaguars, fish, birds, hummingbirds, deer, rabbit and duck, and they domesticated turkeys and dogs. Ancient Aztec art was predominantly a form of spiritual expression and honoring to their gods.
Both cultures used art forms such as fabrics, painting, sculpture, pottery and jewelry. Pottery was a main art form as it could be useful as well as pleasing to the eye. It especially shows
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