2. Architecture Some of the architectural styles of the nation have a strong influence from those previous epochs. The architectural structure of the Mesoamerican region is more of the pyramid style buildings such as those in Ancient Egypt You will find most of these magnificent structures in Teotihuacán, the Maya cities, the Zapotec center at Monte Albán, and the Classic Vera Cruz. Buildings were designed using the talud-tablero (slope-and-panel) system.
3. Arts Some of the Mexican arts in Folk art, masks, set of wake(little dolls) pottery, and woodcarving. These arts were all preconceived from the early people of Mexico, in the cities ofTeotihuacán, and Maya cities.
4. Music The music of Mexico provides a rich tapestry of rhythm, tone, and variety. Its roots are based on a compelling history of disparate influences. During the Superior Paleolithic one of the main instruments was the bone flute. The bone flutes made animal noises. These sounds are which the music of Mexican is now derived from Some of the types of music are: Mariachi Marimba Conjuntojarocho Conjuntohuasteco Banda Conjuntonorteño Conjuntocalentano
5. Dance In the pre-Hispanic times to the sing and dance were called "IN CUICATL IN XOCHITL" (The sing and the flower), because that was an offering to be in contact with the natural manifestations (deities) the dance was considered a way of concentration in motion. The ritual dance was called Macehualiztli (deserving) and the popular dace was called Netotiliztli. The scudding and the whirling movements represent the fertility. the steps that go al the way to the floor represent the earth and the crops. The spinning on the air represent the soul, the steps back and forward the fire and zigzag steps the water.
