Splendours of Ancient Mexico and Peru

Splendours of Ancient Mexico and Peru with Arts Society accredited lecturer Chloe Sayer

Ancient burial grounds in Mexico and Peru have yielded up dazzling goldwork, fine ceramic vessels, and some of the richest textiles in the world. Before the Spanish Conquest of 1519, numerous civilisations rose and fell. The Olmecs, the Maya, the Mixtecs, the Zapotecs and the warlike Aztecs all forged their own unique and splendid art styles on Mexican soil. In Peru, the Incas developed one of the greatest planned societies that the world has known. Today the descendants of these once-great peoples carry on many ancient traditions. Chloë Sayer will display contemporary textiles and other items from her collection.

In venue (Winchester) and online via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Spring Study Course Ancient Worlds; New Horizons. Also booking:

Friday 13th February 2026 - Mughals and Rajputs: Courts and Palaces of India with Sue Rollin
Monday 13th April 2026 Sicily: Cultural Crossroads with Richard Whincop

How to book this event:

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Price: Individual days are available at £35 per day in venue, to include coffee/tea, light lunch with wine or soft drinks; they are £15 per session for online attendees.

Bundles of all 5 days are available as follows:

£165 per person for the whole course of 5 days in-venue in Winchester (saving £10 overall)

£70 per household for the whole course of 5 days online via Zoom (saving £5 overall)

For more information go to: https://theartssocietyhantsiowarea.org.uk/Special/Special.aspx

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Contact the organiser if required at: hampshireisleofwightarea@theartssociety.org

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Ms Chloe Sayer

Freelance specialist in the art and culture of Latin America. Has lectured in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Has curated exhibitions, and assisted on TV documentaries for BBC and Channel 4. Has made collections in Mexico and Belize for the British Museum, and is Research Associate in the Department of World Cultures at the Royal Ontario Museum. In 2016 she was awarded the prestigious Ohtli medal by the Mexican government for her long-standing commitment to Mexican culture. Her many publications include Mexican Textiles (British Museum Press, 1990), Arts and Crafts of Mexico (Thames & Hudson, 1990), Focus on Aztecs and Incas (Watts Books, 1995), The Incas - The Ancient World (Wayland, 1998), Textiles from Mexico (British Museum Press, 2002), and Mexico: Clothing and Culture (Royal Ontario Museum, 2015). Has also published articles in travel guides, newspapers and magazines.

Mobile number is for use on the day; please contact by email or landline in the first instance.

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