Splendor in Green: The Sacred Jade of Mesoamerica Exhibit Announcement
The Board of Trustees and the Department of Antiquities at the National Museum of World Cultures are honored to announce the upcoming grand opening of our most ambitious exhibition to date: Splendor in Green: The Sacred Jade of Mesoamerica. This landmark showcase, featuring over two hundred rare artifacts, is scheduled to debut on October 15th in the West Wing’s Great Hall. This exhibition represents the culmination of a five-year international collaboration between our institution and several renowned archaeological institutes across Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. We invite students, educators, and history enthusiasts to witness the breathtaking craftsmanship and profound spiritual significance of a stone that the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations valued even more highly than gold.
- Lapidary:
- Related to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of stones or gems.
- Provenance:
- The place of origin or history of ownership of a particular object.
- Iconography:
- The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these.
- Stelae:
- Upright stone slabs or columns typically bearing commemorative inscriptions or relief designs.
- Votive:
- An object offered in fulfillment of a vow or as a symbol of devotion.
- verdant:
- Describing bright green, lush, and healthy growing plants or vegetation.
- glyphs:
- Written or carved picture symbols used to represent words, sounds, or ideas in an ancient writing system.
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- 1On what date will the 'Splendor in Green' exhibition officially open to the general public?
- 2Which three major Mesoamerican civilizations are featured in the exhibition?
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“Splendor in Green: The Sacred Jade of Mesoamerica Exhibit Announcement” is a announcement reading passage about Mesoamerican History, written for Middle School. It takes about 5 minutes to read (778 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.