Maya Art and Architecture

By Mary Ellen Miller

Renowned expert Mary Miller and co-author Megan E. O'Neil explain how and why the ancient Maya created the paintings, sculpture and monuments that intrigue and compel people the world over. Rewritten from cover to cover and updated with discoveries and new theories from the past decade and a half, this classic survey is now illustrated in colour throughout. With an array of new material, from recent finds that include the La Corona panels and beautiful wall paintings at San Bartolo and Calakmul, to new studies of the monuments at Palenque, Tikal and elsewhere, this second edition will be essential reading for students and scholars - and for travellers to the cities of this mysterious civilization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500204225
• ISBN13: 9780500204221
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Maya ruins

I just returned from a vacation trip to Quintana Roo, Mexico , where Maya ruins are everywhere so i became interested in learning more about these Central American Indians that create an incredible architecture, a ieroglifica language and an excellent calendar after centuries of observing the skies. The book is a good primer for those who had an education in Art History (two semesters) but know little about the Maya except the lecture of their sacred book Popol Vuh, and a few photos of their pyramids. I recommend this book as well as a week on the Maya Riviera in Mexico.