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5 days ago · Here’s a new resource on the Maya: a page of traditional geometric design motifs used in pottery decoration. It’s from the classic work A Study of Maya Art by Herbert J. Spinden (Dover Publications, New York, 1975 - originally published in 1913). Spinden was a pioneering US Mayanist and art historian. (Compiled by Ian Mursell/Mexicolore)
4 days ago · TEACHING RESOURCES on the ancient Maya. We’ve made a start (Autumn 2014) in gathering together some carefully researched and recommended teaching resources on the (ancient) Maya. We’ll be adding to this section over the coming weeks, so do keep coming back to check. And don’t forget our extensive Maya Links page (main menu)...
5 days ago · In Maya art, K’awill often appears in the form of a scepter that, when held, signifies royal lineage. Because one of his legs terminates in a serpent’s head, the Popol Vuh—the sacred book of the K’iché Maya—identifies him as Cacula Huracan, “Lightning One-Leg.”
4 days ago · Maya realized that the enchanted paintbrush was not just a tool for creating art, but a key to unlocking the magic within herself. And with that knowledge, she knew she could accomplish anything she set her mind to. From that day on, Maya used her art to spread joy and wonder wherever she went.
5 days ago · What is graffiti? Maya graffiti could be painted but was usually carved. Etchings were made usually into plaster with stone tools made from materials such as chert (flint) and obsidian. Graffiti is closely related to rock art which is usually found in caves and in natural areas.
18 hours ago · The Italian explorer who set out across the Atlantic in search of Asia was a notorious advocate for enslaving the Indigenous Taínos of the Caribbean. In the words of historian Andrés Reséndez, he...
4 days ago · 1. Advanced Mayan Calendar. The Mayans developed a complex calendar system that was more accurate than the modern Gregorian calendar. It played a crucial role in their religious and agricultural practices. 2. The Heart of Central America.
