What is anthropomorphic? An Aztec Flint Knife helps to answer!

What does the term anthropomorphic or anthropomorphism mean?

Many objects and forms produced throughout world history can be described as anthropomorphic. This video defines the term using blades or knives made by the Mexica (or Aztecs) of Central Mexico.

This short video is part of a series that breaks down key terms in art history, archaeology, and history!

Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank

CHAPTERS
0:00 What is anthropomorphism?
0:48 Aztec anthropomorphic flint knives

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