M Farnesi
2006_07_22_14_14_38_m
The harmony of the architecture comes from low, well proportioned rectangular buildings surrounding broad open plazas. While nearby Monte Albán impresses by its size and commanding location, Mitla impresses by its form and geometric detail. Some see feathered serpents in the grecas, but surely their elegant repeating geometry alone would have been enough to inspire the appropriate amount of awe in visitors to the site--especially when set off by the deep red colors that remain as traces on a few of the walls. The designs continue in use today in the rugs of many of the Zapotec weavers living nearby.
2006_07_22_14_14_38_m
The harmony of the architecture comes from low, well proportioned rectangular buildings surrounding broad open plazas. While nearby Monte Albán impresses by its size and commanding location, Mitla impresses by its form and geometric detail. Some see feathered serpents in the grecas, but surely their elegant repeating geometry alone would have been enough to inspire the appropriate amount of awe in visitors to the site--especially when set off by the deep red colors that remain as traces on a few of the walls. The designs continue in use today in the rugs of many of the Zapotec weavers living nearby.