Laughton, Timothy

An illustrated exploration of the mythology, art, religion, civilization, and customs of the ancient Maya.

Profiles the art, mythology, and civilization of the Mayas and studies the various themes that were portrayed in their art.

This book is an introduction to the civilization of the Maya people, the longest-lived and most widely spread of the great cultures of pre-Columbian America. Readers will see that the glory of Maya art extends to intricate stone carvings, vivid wall paintings, and exquisite jewelry, many of these inspired by Mayan mythology and religion.