1998, ISBN: 1556708238

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[EAN: 9781556708237], [PU: NY. 1998. Stewart, Tabori & Chang.], Jacket, large square black hardbound folio ~ 2º. very large ("coffee table" book), international or priority shipping will … Mehr…

[EAN: 9781556708237], [PU: NY. 1998. Stewart, Tabori & Chang.], Jacket, large square black hardbound folio ~ 2º. very large ("coffee table" book), international or priority shipping will cost extra. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings or store stamps, no stickers or bookplates, no names, no inking , no underlining, no remainder markings etc ~. first u.s. edition. first printing ( # 1 in # line). ~ Please Note: book is larger than scanner so the photos are a bit cropped. glossy full color illustrated 1/2 title, frontis. & title pg. 144p. glossy pages throughout. every page illustrated in full color. many full page glossy full color plates. pronunciation guide. glossary. further reading. index. picture credits. art history. archaeology. ancient history. prehistory. cosmology. archaeoastronomy. religion. mythology. shamanism. central american history. mexican history. ~Maya civilization was the longest lived and most widely spread of aIl the great cultures of ancient America. The tremendous artistic legacy of the Maya, most spectacularly seen at great temple complexes such as Chichen Itza , continues to inspire awe and fascination. This book presents the art of the Maya in all its glory, ranging from monumental architecture and intricate stone carvings to breathtakingly vivid wall paintings and exquisite jade jewelry. Many of the themes covered here continue to preoccupy the popular imagination, including: the mysteries of the Maya prophecies; the astonishing accuracy of the astronomer~priests in charting the movements of stars and planets; the secrets of the Maya glyphs; the cults of bloodletting and sun worship; and the mysterious "ballgame" with its arcane rules and macabre practices. These major areas, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, pattern, and symbolism, as well as in terms of their historical and spiritual significance. The perfect addition to any library of art and imagination, The Maya sets new standards in capturing the achievements of a lost civilization through the marriage of word and image., Books<

ISBN: 9781556708237

-- Celebrates the art of the Maya in all its glories, from monumental architecture and intricate stone carvings to breathtakingly vivid wall paintings and exquisite jade jewelry-- Explore… Mehr…

-- Celebrates the art of the Maya in all its glories, from monumental architecture and intricate stone carvings to breathtakingly vivid wall paintings and exquisite jade jewelry-- Explores Mayan prophecies; the astonishing accuracy of their astronomer priests; the secrets of Mayan glyphs (pictorial writing); the cults of blood sacrifice and sun worship; and the arcane rules and macabre practices of the Mayan "ball game"-- Moves deftly from theme to theme to present a fresh appraisal of the cultural and artistic legacy of the Maya, most spectacularly seen at great temple complexes such as Chichen Itza Media ><