The Aztec Empire was one of the most prominent in prehispanic history(15th. and 16th. centuries). Located in Tenochtitlan -nowadays known as Mexico City- the Aztec Empire was the dominant force in Mesoamerica territory(southern Mexico until Central America).
The Aztecs were known as a true warriors but its pieces of art are considered a jewel for scientist and explorers. With influences of Olmec and Toltec cultures, Aztec art is displayed in pottery, sculpture, painting, monuments, architecture and big buildings like pyramids.
Great examples from the beauty of Aztec art includes the world famous Aztec Calendar, a big rock where we can find the solar cycles among other important information and the Tlaloc monument -known as the God of Rain- who is exhibited in Reforma Avenue in Mexico City.
A considerable amount of important pieces of Aztec art are exhibited in the Anthropology museum in Mexico City. Inside the many exhibition rooms, you can find golden masks that were used in their rituals, iron knives and pottery used in sacrifices and fine art pieces of jewelry made of obsidian rock, that had a special and precious meaning in the Aztec art.