The Maya: History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization - Couverture rigide

Dominici, Davide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 885440148X ISBN 13 : 9788854401488

Editeur : White Star, 2006

Synopsis

The first of the three volumes on the ancient civilizations of the pre-Columbian America is dedicated to the Olmecs and the Maya, i.e. the two principal Mesoamerican civilizations that developed in the tropical regions, the "green heart" of the southeast. The sequence of the chapters will enable the reader to follow the cultural development of the tropical regions in chronological order, commencing with the Olmec domains and their imposing monumental sculpture, then progressing to the social and cultural reorganization that followed the collapse of the Olmec world, and on to the extraordinary development of the Mayan city states of the classical period, which constitute authentic artistic "gems" of the southern forests. The book is aimed at non-specialist readers and is consequently written in clear and easily understandable language. It will present the Olmec and Maya civilizations in the light of the very latest discoveries and interpretations, thus attempting to counter the perpetuation of old cliches that still all too often prevent the full understanding of the dynamism of the cultural and political events of these distant lands. This is the first of three volumes on the ancient civilizations of pre-Columbian America.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This lavishly illustrated volume enables readers to chronologically trace the cultural development of Mesoamerica. From the imposing monumental sculptures of the Olmecs in 1500 BC to the extraordinary development of the Mayan city states of the classical period to the militaristic fervor of the kingdom of Chichen Itza to the conquest of the Mayans by the Spanish armies in the 1500s, The Mayas examines the social and cultural influences of each major period in ancient Mayan history.An insightful exploration of the significant characteristics of each society and the factors leading to the collapse of each is balanced by an examination of the social and cultural reorganization that followed each chapter in Mayan history. Accompanying the text, full-color photographs bring to life the art, architecture, religious rituals, and recreational activities of each society, creating a well-rounded portrait of a legendary era in world history.

Biographie de l'auteur

Davide Domenici is an archaeologist specializing in Mesoamerica. He has participated in excavations in Peru, Chile, and Mexico, and has headed up the Rio La Venta archaeological project in the Mexican state of Chiapas since 1997. He is currently on the faculty of Paleography and Medieval Studies at the University of Bologna. He has published a number of articles and books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: White Star
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 885440148X
• ISBN 13: 9788854401488
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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