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The Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art

by Linda Schele, Mary Ellen Miller

Other authors: Michael D. Coe (Preface), Justin Kerr (Photographer), Emily J. Sano (Foreword)

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'The Blood of Kings' makes full use of the tremendous progress made in deciphering the complicated Maya hieroglyphic code, effectively penetrating the world and minds of the creators of Maya art.
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An excellent, extremely well organized text. Despite not reflected many new developments in the field, it remains an invaluable resource. ( )
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Miller, Mary Ellen—main authorall editionsconfirmed
Coe, Michael D.Prefacesecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Kerr, JustinPhotographersecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Sano, Emily J.Forewordsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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"[A] work as remarkable for its text as for the photographs and drawings that illustrate it."―Octavio Paz, The New York Review of Books
A comprehensive guide to the Maya which reveals kingship rites, ritual warfare, with a vast array of color plates and drawings. 122 color plates, 300 drawings and 50 black-and-white illustrations
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704.9The arts › Modified subdivisions of the arts › Special topics in fine and decorative arts › Iconography

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F1435.A7Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America › Latin America. Spanish America › Central America › Mayas

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