Deciphering Aztec Hieroglyphs: A Guide to Nahuatl Writing
Description
Deciphering Aztec Hieroglyphs: A Guide to Nahuatl Writing by Gordon Whittaker is a richly illustrated, step‑by‑step introduction to reading Aztec (Nahuatl) glyphs. Blending clear instruction with historical and linguistic context, Whittaker opens a portal to the hieroglyphic tradition preserved in painted codices and inscriptions—perfect for curious readers, students, and researchers alike.
Published by the University of California Press, the book pairs approachable lessons with stunning visuals, showing how names, places, dates, and stories were written in the Nahuatl script and how the system evolved in the sixteenth century.
Key Features
- Hands‑on guide: Teaches the principles behind Aztec glyphs with worked examples and reading strategies.
- Scholarly yet accessible: Bridges linguistics, history, and art for general readers and classrooms.
- Richly illustrated: Approximately 150 color illustrations throughout.
- Edition details: Hardcover; 224 pages; University of California Press; publication date April 19, 2021.
- ISBN‑13: 9780520380370.
Why Choose This Book
- Unique focus: A dedicated, modern guide to Nahuatl writing for learners and enthusiasts.
- Visual learning: High‑quality reproductions of codex imagery support close reading and analysis.
- Cross‑disciplinary value: Useful for Latin American studies, art history, anthropology, linguistics, and Mesoamerican archaeology.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- General readers fascinated by the Aztecs, scripts, and ancient languages.
- Students and researchers in Latin American studies, archaeology, art history, and linguistics.
- Libraries, museums, and cultural programs highlighting Indigenous Mesoamerican knowledge.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Nahuatl writing system; principles and grammar of glyphic notation
- Reading names, places, and dates in Aztec codices
- Sixteenth‑century developments; contact‑era Spanish recording
- History, language, and visual culture of the Aztec world
For Educators Click or tap to expand
- Course fit: Latin American/Chicanx studies, anthropology, archaeology, art history, linguistics (intermediate to advanced).
- Activities: Decode name glyphs from selected codices; build a mini‑glossary of logograms and phonetic signs.
- Assessment ideas: Short translation exercises; compare Aztec glyphic writing with Maya and Mixtec systems.
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Deciphering Aztec Hieroglyphs: A Guide to Nahuatl Writing
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Deciphering Aztec Hieroglyphs: A Guide to Nahuatl Writing
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