Humber Lecture: Exploring the Masterpieces of Mesoamerica

Mesoamerica is a cultural region that encompasses much of present-day Mexico and parts of Central America, including Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It has a history of almost four thousand years. This lecture delves into the rich mosaic of cultures that emerged from these places, including the Maya, Aztecs, and Olmecs.

Image: Guatemalan, Maya culture, Cylinder Vase, circa 700–800, ceramic with red, orange, and black on cream slip paint, H. 7 1/4 × W. 4 3/4 × D. 4 3/4 in., Gift of John B. Fulling