Maya Iconography
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Maya Iconography
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Author : Elizabeth P. Benson
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-01-09
Maya Iconography written by Elizabeth P. Benson and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-09 with Religion categories.
A landmark work on the iconography of one of the world’s great civilizations This book presents foundational work on Maya iconography from leading practitioners in fields ranging from archaeology, anthropology, and art history to linguistics, astronomy, photography, and medicine. The period discussed runs from the last centuries B.C. through the great Maya Classic period, with some discussion of later eras and of regions outside the Maya area. Featuring an incisive introduction by Elizabeth Benson and Gillett Griffin, Maya Iconography demonstrates how Maya beliefs developed over time and makes important connections between Preclassic and Classic iconography. The contributors are John Carlson, Michael Coe, David Freidel, Donald Hales, Norman Hammond, Nicholas Hellmuth, John Justeson, Barbara Kerr, Justin Kerr, Mary Ellen Miller, William Norman, Lee Parsons, Francis Robicsek, Linda Schele, David Stuart, and Karl Taube.
Studies In Classic Maya Iconography
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Author : George Kubler
language : en
Publisher: New Haven, Conn : Published by the Academy; to be obtained from Archon Books, Hamden, Conn
Release Date : 1969
Studies In Classic Maya Iconography written by George Kubler and has been published by New Haven, Conn : Published by the Academy; to be obtained from Archon Books, Hamden, Conn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Art categories.
Nasal Motifs In Maya Iconography
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Author : Harri Kettunen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Nasal Motifs In Maya Iconography written by Harri Kettunen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Beeldende kunsten categories.
Maya Motifs Unraveling The Secrets Of Mayan Designs
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-03-08
Maya Motifs Unraveling The Secrets Of Mayan Designs written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-08 with Art categories.
Journey into the captivating world of Maya designs with "Maya Motifs: Unraveling the Secrets of Mayan Designs," a comprehensive exploration of the rich artistic heritage of this ancient civilization. This book takes you on a visual and intellectual journey, delving into the diverse forms, styles, and meanings of Maya art. Through stunning illustrations and insightful analysis, discover the intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and profound symbolism that characterize Maya designs. From the awe-inspiring murals adorning temple walls to the delicate motifs adorning ceramic vessels, each element holds significance, reflecting the Maya's understanding of the cosmos, their relationship with the natural world, and their spiritual beliefs. Uncover the stories, beliefs, and rituals embedded within Maya designs, as they served as powerful tools of communication, conveying historical narratives, religious beliefs, and cultural values. Explore the role of art in Maya rituals and ceremonies, acting as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual realms. This book offers a comprehensive examination of Maya architecture, ceramics, textiles, metalworking, painting, sculpture, music, and dance, providing a holistic understanding of Maya artistic expression. Gain insights into the techniques and materials used by Maya artisans, and appreciate the extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship that went into creating these captivating works of art. "Maya Motifs" is not just a book about art; it's a journey into the heart of Maya culture. Through its in-depth exploration of Maya designs, you'll gain a deeper understanding of this remarkable civilization's cultural and intellectual achievements, and the enduring legacy of their artistic traditions. Immerse yourself in the beauty and wisdom of Maya designs, and discover the secrets they hold, as you delve into the pages of "Maya Motifs: Unraveling the Secrets of Mayan Designs." If you like this book, write a review!
Maya Sculpture Of Cop N
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Author : Claude F. Baudez
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2015-07
Maya Sculpture Of Cop N written by Claude F. Baudez and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07 with History categories.
Copán, one of the most important Classic Maya sites, is renowned for the artistry of its high-relief stelae and altars and for the wealth of detail on its freestanding and architectural sculpture. In Maya Sculpture of Copán: The Iconography, internationally known Mayanist Claude-François Baudez provides a masterful survey of these elaborate and intriguing carved images. In Part I, Baudez identifies and deciphers the specific motifs on each monument and shows how the elements were combined to produce meaningful iconographic messages. The architectural sculpture expresses the meaning and function of the buildings and complexes, many designed to represent the sky, earth, and underworld and to serve as stages for rituals. Photographs and drawings clarify the intricate forms. Part II relates the iconography to the religion and politics of the city-state. Baudez traces the evolution of the motifs in relation to the history of Copán and the multiple functions of the king—his cosmic role, the continuous reference to his ancestors, and the dynastic cycles. Sacrifice—bloodletting by the king and the sacrifice of captives—is of paramount importance. Growth and rebirth required constant offerings of blood to the earth and to the sun, to ensure its rebirth at dawn after its nocturnal journey through the underworld. The monuments give a coherent picture of Maya cosmology.
Death And The Classic Maya Kings
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Author : James L. Fitzsimmons
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Death And The Classic Maya Kings written by James L. Fitzsimmons and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Social Science categories.
Like their regal counterparts in societies around the globe, ancient Maya rulers departed this world with elaborate burial ceremonies and lavish grave goods, which often included ceramics, red pigments, earflares, stingray spines, jades, pearls, obsidian blades, and mosaics. Archaeological investigation of these burials, as well as the decipherment of inscriptions that record Maya rulers' funerary rites, have opened a fascinating window on how the ancient Maya envisaged the ruler's passage from the world of the living to the realm of the ancestors. Focusing on the Classic Period (AD 250-900), James Fitzsimmons examines and compares textual and archaeological evidence for rites of death and burial in the Maya lowlands, from which he creates models of royal Maya funerary behavior. Exploring ancient Maya attitudes toward death expressed at well-known sites such as Tikal, Guatemala, and Copan, Honduras, as well as less-explored archaeological locations, Fitzsimmons reconstructs royal mortuary rites and expands our understanding of key Maya concepts including the afterlife and ancestor veneration.
The Major Gods Of Ancient Yucatan
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Author : Karl A. Taube
language : en
Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks
Release Date : 1992
The Major Gods Of Ancient Yucatan written by Karl A. Taube and has been published by Dumbarton Oaks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
Iconographic Method In New World Prehistory
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Author : Vernon J. Knight
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013
Iconographic Method In New World Prehistory written by Vernon J. Knight and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Art categories.
This book offers an overview of iconographic methods and their application to archaeological analysis. It offers a truly interdisciplinary approach that draws equally from art history and anthropology. Vernon James Knight, Jr., begins with a historigraphical overview, addressing the methodologies and theories that underpin both archaeology and art history. He then demonstrates how iconographic methods can be integrated with the scientific methods that are at the core of much archaeological inquiry. Focusing on artifacts from the pre-Columbian civilizations of North and Meso-American sites, Knight shows how the use of iconographic analysis yields new insights into these objects and civilizations.
Maya Calendar Origins
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Author : Prudence M. Rice
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2009-02-17
Maya Calendar Origins written by Prudence M. Rice and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-17 with Social Science categories.
In Maya Political Science: Time, Astronomy, and the Cosmos, Prudence M. Rice proposed a new model of Maya political organization in which geopolitical seats of power rotated according to a 256-year calendar cycle known as the May. This fundamental connection between timekeeping and Maya political organization sparked Rice's interest in the origins of the two major calendars used by the ancient lowland Maya, one 260 days long, and the other having 365 days. In Maya Calendar Origins, she presents a provocative new thesis about the origins and development of the calendrical system. Integrating data from anthropology, archaeology, art history, astronomy, ethnohistory, myth, and linguistics, Rice argues that the Maya calendars developed about a millennium earlier than commonly thought, around 1200 BC, as an outgrowth of observations of the natural phenomena that scheduled the movements of late Archaic hunter-gatherer-collectors throughout what became Mesoamerica. She asserts that an understanding of the cycles of weather and celestial movements became the basis of power for early rulers, who could thereby claim "control" over supernatural cosmic forces. Rice shows how time became materialized—transformed into status objects such as monuments that encoded calendrical or temporal concerns—as well as politicized, becoming the foundation for societal order, political legitimization, and wealth. Rice's research also sheds new light on the origins of the Popol Vuh, which, Rice believes, encodes the history of the development of the Mesoamerican calendars. She also explores the connections between the Maya and early Olmec and Izapan cultures in the Isthmian region, who shared with the Maya the cosmovision and ideology incorporated into the calendrical systems.
Understanding Maya Inscriptions
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Author : John F. Harris
language : en
Publisher: UPenn Museum of Archaeology
Release Date : 1997-01-29
Understanding Maya Inscriptions written by John F. Harris and has been published by UPenn Museum of Archaeology this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-29 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This second edition includes revised and updated versions of three earlier publications: Understanding Maya Inscriptions: A Hieroglyph Handbook; New and Recent Maya Hieroglyph Readings; and A Resource Bibliography for the Decipherment of Maya Hieroglyphs and New Maya Hieroglyph Readings. This volume is designed to function as a self-teaching tool to help the neophyte, and yet be of value to scholars. It introduces the latest methods of analysis, illustrates techniques for computing Maya calendrics, uses the currently accepted orthography, provides syllabary and syntax, suggests new glyph readings, and presents various interpretations.