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Decoding Astronomy in Maya Art and Architecture

Af: Marion Dolan Engelsk Paperback

Decoding Astronomy in Maya Art and Architecture

Af: Marion Dolan Engelsk Paperback
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The exciting discoveries and newest revelations in the field of archeoastronomy present fascinating examples of the importance of astronomy to the ancient Maya Civilization. Through technological advancements made in the archeoastronomy community, this book will allow you to uncover a time capsule from an ancient past. In a clear and comprehensible manner you will read about art and architecture from various important Maya cities, drawn from diverse time periods and from different geographical areas of Mesoamerica. The topics covered include new findings in wide variety of fields; including the history's of astronomy, science, art, architecture, literature and religion.    You will explore in this book how the motions of the heavens were closely watched and notated by Maya astronomers and how those celestial objects determined the patterns of everyday life, religious rites, community festivals, agriculture, even birth and death! This book will open your mind to a deeper awareness and an even greater admiration for the Maya ingenuity in preserving their astronomical knowledge and passing it on to assist future generations. These latest findings will broaden our perception of the Maya cultures of the Pre-classic and their development through the Classic period and the remarkable changes that occurred throughout their 3000 years of history.
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The exciting discoveries and newest revelations in the field of archeoastronomy present fascinating examples of the importance of astronomy to the ancient Maya Civilization. Through technological advancements made in the archeoastronomy community, this book will allow you to uncover a time capsule from an ancient past. In a clear and comprehensible manner you will read about art and architecture from various important Maya cities, drawn from diverse time periods and from different geographical areas of Mesoamerica. The topics covered include new findings in wide variety of fields; including the history's of astronomy, science, art, architecture, literature and religion.    You will explore in this book how the motions of the heavens were closely watched and notated by Maya astronomers and how those celestial objects determined the patterns of everyday life, religious rites, community festivals, agriculture, even birth and death! This book will open your mind to a deeper awareness and an even greater admiration for the Maya ingenuity in preserving their astronomical knowledge and passing it on to assist future generations. These latest findings will broaden our perception of the Maya cultures of the Pre-classic and their development through the Classic period and the remarkable changes that occurred throughout their 3000 years of history.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 312
ISBN-13: 9783031610912
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 3031610911
Kategori: Kunsthistorie
Udg. Dato: 2 sep 2024
Længde: 19mm
Bredde: 155mm
Højde: 234mm
Forlag: Springer International Publishing AG
Oplagsdato: 2 sep 2024
Forfatter(e): Marion Dolan
Forfatter(e) Marion Dolan


Kategori Kunsthistorie


ISBN-13 9783031610912


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 312


Udgave


Længde 19mm


Bredde 155mm


Højde 234mm


Udg. Dato 2 sep 2024


Oplagsdato 2 sep 2024


Forlag Springer International Publishing AG

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