maya architecture

A collection of 230 full-color photographs, diagrams, maps, and reconstructions describe the art and architecture of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica including the Aztec, Maya, Mistec, Olmec, and Toltec civilizations.

Presents thirty-six depictions of important Mayan archaeological sites as they would have appeared more than a thousand years ago.

Looks at the history and culture of the ancient Maya and reviews their success in engineering, astronomy, art, and hieroglyphs.

A survey of Maya art and architecture, explaining how and why the Maya made their greatest works, looking at archaeological discoveries at Copan, Tikal, and Palenque, and discussing the sculpture of different time periods and regions.