cacao entre dos mundos: the history of chocolate and the clash (and meeting) of civilisations

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Ruby E. Villarreal V.

cacao entre dos mundos

the history of chocolate and the clash (and meeting) of civilisations

Ruby E. Villarreal V.

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Mandragora
12 May 2025

Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Food & society; Cooking with chocolate

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The catalogue is the narrative guide for the exhibition held in the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana dedicated to cocoa one of the most precious treasures from the New World as described and narrated in Brother Bernardino de Sahagún's work. According to Aztec mythology, cocoa has a divine origin, closely connected to the god Quetzalcóatl. Maps and archaeological, historical, artistic and artisan artefacts tell the story of chocolate, from the Mesoamerica of the Olmecs to the 'bean to bar' movement, a beacon of hope in respect to 'the Other'.

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An in-depth exploration into the journey of cocoa, from the Aztecs to present day .

Accompanied the exhibition held in the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana between 3 November 2023 to 2 February 2024

127 colour, 7 b/w illustrations

By: Ruby E. Villarreal V.
Imprint: Mandragora
Country of Publication: Italy
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9788874616848
ISBN 10: 8874616848
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 12 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active