Tulum
Title
Tulum
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
May 24, 2018
Alternative Title or Name
Temple of the Descending God
Creator2
Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
c. 1200
Work Location
Mexico (nation)
Tulum, Ruinas de (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Late Postclassic
Subject
temples (buildings)
Description
View of the Temple of the Descending God in Tulum, Mexico. “Undoubtedly this is one of the most beautiful in Tulum. Its name is because in the niche located on top of the door there is a sculpture of a winged figure falling from the sky. His legs are up, his arms below, he has a headdress on his head and he is holding an object in his hands. Although today is is an impressive building, over 500 years ago it was even more beautiful, as the temple was decorated inside and out, with numerous representations of gods in mural painting,”—Site placard.
Material/Medium
limestone
stone (worked rock)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
2017MX-233
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