Maya Art and Architecture (World of Art)

Maya Art and Architecture (World of Art)

â€œIn addition to serving as an introduction to Maya art, the book communicates enthusiasm for the artâ€™s aesthetic power and grace.â€ â€”Choice
Rewritten and updated to include the discoveries and new theories from the past decade and a half, this classic guide to the art of the ancient Maya is now illustrated in color throughout. World expert Mary Miller and her co-author Megan Oâ€™Neil take the reader through the visual world of the Maya, explaining how and why they created the paintings, sculpture, and monuments that intrigue and compel people the world over. With an array of new material, including the newly found La Corona panels, Wakaâ€™ figurines, and the Dzâ€™ibancheâ€™ staircase; studies of the monuments at Palenque, Zotz, and elsewhere; and paintings discovered in recent years; this new edition will be essential reading for students and scholarsâ€”and for travelers to the cities of this mysterious civilization. 254 illustrations, 191 in color
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780500204221
ReleaseDate 2014-06-24
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780500204221

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