Aztec

Architecture with stone pyramids and temples.

Overview

Aztec architecture, using stone and stucco, features stepped pyramids and ceremonial plazas, prominent in Mexico, 14th-16th century.

Core Characteristics

• Stepped stone pyramids.
• Ornate carvings, stucco.
• Pre-Columbian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Templo Mayor (Mexico, 14th century).
• Tenochtitlán (Mexico, 14th century).

Architectural Connections

• Pre-Columbian: Religious focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Mesoamerican Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Aztec craftsmen, it reflects ritualistic culture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Pyramid (element), Aztec Architecture (movement)