The codices were elaborated on bark paper called amatl.

He or she could work in markets and temples, depending on the type of activity that they needed to perform. He knew the various forms of representation and mythology. The tlahcuilos painted murals and codices in Mesoamerica. The work of tlahcuilo is associated with different activities, not only the pictograph. The tlahcuilos were Aztec men and women who excelled in drawing, who were trained with the knowledge of their language and culture from childhood. Tlacuihcuilō or tlahcuilō means ‘the one who works in stone or wood’, and who later came to refer to what we now call – scribe, painter, writer or scholar. Tlahcuilo is a word derived from Nahuatl. I hope you’ll enjoy her article concerning the role of Tlahcuilo, the Scribe and the Artist in the Aztec’ society. Originally coming from Mexico-city, Rosalina loves to learn about history of her homeland as much as she can, and most kindly she agreed to share some of her knowledge. “I share my questions about life, through my poems I get to touch the soul and the universe around us and through my art I go beyond thoughts, ideas, colors and lines…” Rosalina seeks “…to learn, to share and to understand…” “…Through my writing,” she says. Rosalina’s poems are beautiful and her paintings are inspiring. I’m honored to present a guest post by Rosalina Cantú Guzmán, an artist, writer, poet and philosopher.

Beyond the Great River by Zoe Saadia