maya art

A coloring book of line drawings taken from various archaeological sites in the Americas.

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

A collection of 230 full-color photographs, diagrams, maps, and reconstructions describe the art and architecture of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica including the Aztec, Maya, Mistec, Olmec, and Toltec civilizations.

An unabridged republication of the 1913 study of Maya art, examining representations of the human figure, gods, reptiles, and birds; reviewing Maya architecture, sculptured monuments, pottery, jewelry, and textiles; and featuring a site-by-site chronological sequence of artistic achievement.

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

A survey of Maya art and architecture, explaining how and why the Maya made their greatest works, looking at archaeological discoveries at Copan, Tikal, and Palenque, and discussing the sculpture of different time periods and regions.

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.