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Description:The biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artistsShe was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people,the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear. As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. By the fire at night, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti. These artists were interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work, Luz found a way to preserve her people's culture by sharing her native language, stories, and traditions. Soon, scholars came to learn from her.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua. To get started finding Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artistsShe was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people,the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear. As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. By the fire at night, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti. These artists were interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work, Luz found a way to preserve her people's culture by sharing her native language, stories, and traditions. Soon, scholars came to learn from her.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua. To get started finding Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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