Space and Sculpture in the Classic Maya City

Space and Sculpture in the Classic Maya City /

"In this book, Alexander Parmington combines an examination of space, access control and sculptural themes and placement, to propose how images and texts controlled movement in Classic Maya cities. Using Palenque as a case study, this book analyzes specific building groups and sculptures to pro...

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Main Author: Parmington, Alexander, 1971-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011
Subjects:
Spatial analysis (Statistics) in archaeology > Mexico > Palenque (Chiapas)
Maya sculpture > Mexico > Palenque (Chiapas)
Maya architecture > Mexico > Palenque (Chiapas)
Palenque Site (Mexico)
Palenque (Chiapas, Mexico) > Antiquities.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Defining the Maya built environment
  • 2. Investigative considerations and methodology
  • 3. Access analysis of the Palenque Cross Group and its sculpture
  • 4. Architectural and sculptural programs of the Palenque Palace Group
  • 5. Access analysis of the architectural and sculptural programs of the Palenque Palace Group
  • 6. Access analysis of Maya art and architecture : summary and conclusions.

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