The Maya : palaces and pyramids of the rainforest

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Author:

Stierlin, Henri.

ISBN:

9783822812419

Personal Author:

Stierlin, Henri.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

237 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm

General Note:

Originally published: 1997.

Contents:

Introduction : The Maya enter history -- The architectural language of the Maya: laws and techniques of the builders -- The great classic cities: Tikal, a jungle metropolis -- The golden age of Palenque: flourishing of the arts in Chiapas -- A neglected chapter of Maya art: the Río Bec and Chenes styles -- The Puuc style in Yucatán: the splendour of Uxmal's palaces -- The diversity of the Yucatec cities: palaces, arches and observatories -- The contribution of Mexico to Yucatán: Chichén Itźa, capital of the Toltec-Maya -- Conclusion : Decline and fall of the Maya civilization.

Abstract:

Presents remarkable examples of Mayan architecture--soaring pyramids, mysterious tombs, palaces with frescoes and steles--and the latest findings from excavations in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize.

Subject Term:

Maya architecture.

Mayas -- Antiquities.

Maya architecture. (OCoLC)fst01012695

Mayas -- Antiquities. (OCoLC)fst01012778

Geographic Term:

Central America -- Antiquities.

Mexico -- Antiquities.

Added Author:

Stierlin, Anne.

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The author and editor Henri Stierlin has based his presentation of these most remarkable examples of Mayan architecture on the latest findings from excavations in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. Cities have been rediscovered in the depths of the rain forest, along with soaring pyramids, mysterious tombs, palaces with frescoes and steles. Particularly intriguing is the fact that, although this very advanced civilisation evolved completely separately from that of the "Old World," the architectural parallels are astonishing. Only very recently has it been possible to decipher Mayan hieroglyphics to any great extent. This new research is used to full advantage by this volume as a key to unlock the mystery of Mayan architecture.