The Latin American and Iberian Institute hosts Animal Symbolism in the Mesoamerican Codex Tradition, a symposium for researchers, teachers, and other community members, Thursday, Nov. 19 – Saturday, Nov. 21 at the LAII. Presenters at the symposium will share new studies on how pre-Hispanic people of Mexico perceived animals and how current practices provide insight into environmental concerns.
Experts from the United States and Mexico will explore the significance of animal symbolism in language, archaeology, zooarchaeology and art of the three best-known regions that produced books – commonly referred to as codices – prior to European contact. These areas were occupied by the Maya of Yucatan, the Mixtec speakers of southern Mexico and the Mexica, or Aztecs, who lived on the site that is now Mexico City.
The symposium provides opportunities for scholars, teachers and others to collaborate so that related topics can be incorporated into New Mexican classrooms and beyond. A special orientation session for educators is available with professional development credit an option. Also, informal discussions between speakers and teachers are scheduled.
The general public is invited and admission is free; however seating is limited, so preregistration is required.
For a schedule of events, more details and registration visit: LAII.
This event is made possible with support from the Gorham Foundation Cultural Fund, the Student Organization of Latin American Studies, the University Art Museum, and Inter-American Studies within the University Libraries.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at October 27, 2009 03:13 PM