Maya Art and Architecture

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The definitive guide to the art and architecture of one of the world’s most enigmatic civilizations

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Mary Ellen Miller, Megan E. O’Neil

Description

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.

Additional information

Weight 556 g
Dimensions 15.2 x 20.9 cm
Publisher name Thames and Hudson Ltd
Publication date 1 July 2014
Number of pages 256
Format Paperback / softback
Dimensions 15.2 x 20.9 cm
Weight 556 g

Mary Ellen Miller is an American art historian and Dean of Yale College. In 2008, she was appointed as Sterling Professor at Yale. She has served as the Chair of the History of Art, Latin American Studies, and Archaeological Studies Departments at Yale, as well as Director of Undergraduate Studies of the History of Art. She has written many articles on Mesoamerican art, and her book with Linda Schele, The Blood of Kings, is considered a landmark in Maya studies. She is also the author, with Karl Taube, of The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya.

Megan O'Neil is Assistant Professor of Art History at Barnard College, Columbia University.