Mexican Architectures

Mexican Architectures

Altar screen at Huejotzingo and the Altar of the Kings in the Cathedral of Mexico

The Altar screen at Huejotzingo and the Altar of the Kings in the Cathedral of Mexico are two of the famous altars of the sixteenth century that have significantly contributed to the field of the art. The Altar screen at Huejotzingo and the Altar of the Kings in the Cathedral of Mexico are still considered to be the important pieces of arts that are preserved and protected in the Mexico. There are several similarities between the Altar screen at Huejotzingo and the Altar of the Kings in the Cathedral of Mexico. Both of the altars are dedicated to the kings of the time. They are a combination of the sculptures and paintings of the biblical scenes and royal figures.

A person having an interest in the stories of bible and the events that are described in bible can understand the arts that are being presented on the altars. However, a deep analytical understanding is required to understand the meaning of the art that is presented onto the two altars. The paintings and sculptures of the royal figures are also not easy to understand because it requires a great deal of time to understand the historical figures and their appearance which is being embossed on the altars. The Altar screen at Huejotzingo is one of the main altars that are being built in Mexico during the sixteenth century. It was made by Simon Pereyns. The alter screen that is built in Huejotzingo has some unusual characteristics that differentiates it from the Altar of the Kings in the Cathedral of Mexico.

There are posas at the corners of the chapels at the altar screens. The frame of the posa is made from a cluster of gothic colonettes that are molded to form a link that symbolizes the sins. The outline is made up of Franciscan cords in a rectangle shape called alfiz.

There are several stories that are hidden behind the arts and craft that is being presented in the alter screen at Huejotzingo. The individual historical stories pertain to the stories of the 16th and 17th century which are being obscured in both of the altars. On the other hand, the Altar of the Kings in the Cathedral of Mexico is the one of the large five altars of the church that is present ...