Maya Art and Architecture

by Mary Ellen Miller

Book Overview

From temple to tomb, she explains how and why the Maya made their greatest works. New archaeological discoveries at Copan, Tikal, and Palenque--to name but a few--are included, and the author draws on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 050020327X
• ISBN13: 9780500203279
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.3"

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.