Maya Civilizations - The Maya World
Where Man, Nature and Time are One
by Producciones Z-E
 Mayan Art
Much of the Mayan art was expressed in jade or jadeite: statuettes, vases and pendants like the ones shown in this picture were considered pieces of high value.
The Mayan art developed in a spectacular way during the late Classic period (600-800 AD).
There are beautiful illustrations showing various forms of Mayan representations of power, authority and death.
Mayas used different mediums: manuscripts, drawings, wall paintings vases, figurines and jade jewelery to express their artistic capabilities.
Source: Fred Ward, "Jades of Mesoamerica"
Green Book Publishers, 1997)
Samples and reproductions of their art can be admired in different museums in Mexico City, as well as museums through Central America.
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