O'Neil, Megan E.
The Maya: Lost Civilizations (Lost Civilizations)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789145502
- author:
- O'Neil, Megan E.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.71 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Maya Lost Civilizations By Megan E. O'Neil This book offers an in-depth exploration of the ancient Maya culture and its complex history of engagement with outsiders over five centuries. From the preclassical period to the Spanish invasion, it examines how the Maya's art, ideas, objects, and identities were perceived, portrayed, and exploited by various groups. The book draws on a range of disciplines, including archaeology, visual arts, architecture, and Indigenous activism, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ancient Maya. It also looks at the decipherment of Maya inscriptions, museum exhibitions, and artists' responses, as well as contemporary Maya people's engagements with their ancestral past. Featuring the latest research, this book is an engaging read for both scholars and those interested in learning more about this fascinating culture.
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