The Maya
by Peter J. Schmidt (Editor), Mercedes de la Garza, Enrique Nalda
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Early in their civilization, the Maya emerged as undisputed masters of astronomy, chronology, the recording of history, and mathematics. By A.D. 300 they had developed a system of hieroglyphic writing, a calendar, and the first major works of stone architecture. Their architecture was extraordinary in its marriage of astronomical, religious, civic, and engineering considerations and ideas. The Maya also excelled in decorative motifs, reliefs, and freestanding sculpture. Their painting in show more codices and wall frescoes and their ceramic designs are astonishing. At the height of the Maya civilization, the empire comprised lands that are now in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize. This unprecedented volume offers the most comprehensive view to date of the Maya civilization. More than thirty international scholars write on such themes as the mysterious religious myths and beliefs of the Maya, political organization, navigation and commerce, and all aspects of the culture's artisticand scientific expressions. show lessTags
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First published on the occasion of the exhibition Maya, Palazzo Grassi, Venice, 6. IX.1998 - 16.V.1999
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- Canonical title
- The Maya
- Original publication date
- 1998
- Important places*
- Palazzo Grassi, Venezia, Veneto, Italia
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- Nonfiction, Art & Design, Anthropology, History
- DDC/MDS
- 972.81 — History & geography History of North America Mexico, Central America, West Indies, Bermuda Central America Guatemala
- LCC
- F1435 .M454 — Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America Latin America. Spanish America Central America Mayas
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