First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods

Colorful animation, based on pre-Columbian Indian designs, surveys the religious beliefs and practices of the Indians of Central America before the arrival of Columbus. Utilizing pointillist, abstract, and multiplanar split-image figures, Stapp describes Mayan and Aztec cultures, unfolding in codex-like form, accompanied by ethno-concrète music by Thomas Wagner & Arthur Burrows.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
10 mins
Status
Finished
All details and tags

Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
10 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1969
Season
1969
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0

Description

Colorful animation, based on pre-Columbian Indian designs, surveys the religious beliefs and practices of the Indians of Central America before the arrival of Columbus. Utilizing pointillist, abstract, and multiplanar split-image figures, Stapp describes Mayan and Aztec cultures, unfolding in codex-like form, accompanied by ethno-concrète music by Thomas Wagner & Arthur Burrows.

Immersion

Japanese

Staff

Recommendations

No recommendations yet. Add the first one.