This paper will discuss the Mayan and Aztec cultures in a comparative nature to reveal their similarities in their interrelation to each other. By understanding the connectedness of the two cultures, we can see why they are so closely related in their art and the way that they made their art for life and religion. By understanding the artistic history of these nations, there is a semblance of influence that can be found in both of them. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.