Buy this book on-line Laughton, Timothy : The Maya: Life, Myth, and ArtLondon: Duncan Baird, 1998 ISBN:1900131811
First edition, first printing, 10" x 10", near fine condition, in a near fine unclipped (£17.95) dust-jacket, publisher's original gark blue clothboards with gilt blocking to spine - bump to lower front edge, 144 pages including index, full colour photo illustrations, colour map---------------'The art of the Maya in all its glory, ranging from monumental architecture and intricate stone carvings to breathtakingly vivid wall paintings and exquisite jade jewellery - most spectaulaly seen at great temple complexes such as Chichen Itza. Many of the themes covered here continue to preoccupy the popular imagination, including: the mysteries of the Maya prophecies; the astonishing accuracy of the astronomer-priests in charting the movements of stars and planets; the secrets of the Maya glyphs; the cults of bloodletting and sun worship; and the mysterious "ballgame" with its arcane rules and macabre practices. These major areas, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, pattern and symbolism, as well as in terms of their historical and spiritual significance.' Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Laughton, Timothy : The Maya: Life, Myth, and Art. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, livres illustrées, antiquarian books, used books and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |