Short description
This classic study of the ancient Maya reveals a culture as rich as the ancient civilizations of Europe, the Middle East, and the Orient.
Long description
The Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art is the classic study of the New World's most advanced, sophisticated, and subtle civilization: the ancient Maya. Thanks to the tremendous progress made since the breaking of the Maya hieroglyphic code in 1960, this remarkable culture has begun to emerge from the obscurity of history. This landmark volume provides a social and historical framework for the architecture and artifacts produced by the ancient Maya and reveals a culture as rich and varied as the ancient civilizations of Europe, the Middle East, and the Orient.