Maya art
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Aztec And Maya Ornamental Symbols
Travelers, archaeologists, museum-goers and collectors have long sought after Mesoamerica, a place of great diversity with a rich visual culture. Here are 5 of the most famous Pre-Columbian visual cultures.
Jaguar: A symbol of strength, divinity, and general domain over all things – a very big sign of power for the Mayans. By night, the jaguar god would rule over the Mayan Underworld, by day he would prowl across the morning sky from east to west, returning back to the Underworld at dusk. The cosmic forces of day and night fall into the jaguar's realm. A symbol of imminent domain in all things celestial, as well as an ultimate sign for confidence and leadership.
“The #jaguar was one of the most symbolic animals in the #Mayan world. It represented the best warriors and the highest classes in the society. Balam means jaguar in Mayan language and it’s the same name that is used to refer to the most prominent priests. #FolkloreThursday”
Originally started as part of Kevin Brunt's art stream challenge at https://www.twitch.tv/sirdigitalbacon. Theme was Hunter Gatherer. Wasn't done in time for life reasons so I pushed it further than the requirements asked for by the jam. I didn't want to follow a specific concept or recreate an artifact that already exists in real life. Instead, I used the mesoamerican influence to create something a bit unique, yet look Mayan. I hope the design comes across as interesting enough and…
Easy, budget-friendly, and ready to hang in seconds A great format for series/collection presentation Textured watercolor paper mounted on 4-ply art board Individually wrapped in cellophane sleeves 3M velcro hanging dots included (four per print).
Archeology is a fascinating subject. It has helped us understand the history of many cultures around the globe. It’s the reason why we know our origins and have a good understanding of how our world has progressed.
Updated versions of the late classic (c.600-900) Maya clothing studies.
