Space and Sculpture in the Classic Maya City

Alexander Parmington

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Cambridge University Press
31 March 2011

History of art: pre-history; History of the Americas; Prehistoric archaeology

In this book, Alexander Parmington examines how images, texts and architectural form controlled and channelled movement of particular sets of people through various precincts in Classic Maya cities. Using Palenque as a case study, this book analyses specific building groups and corresponding sculptures to provide insight into the hierarchical distribution and use of ritual and administrative space in temple and palace architecture. Identifying which spaces were the most accessible and most public, and which spaces were segregated and highly private, Dr Parmington demonstrates how sculptural, iconographic and hieroglyphic content varies considerably when found in public/common or private/elite space. Drawing on specific examples from the Classic Maya and other early civilisations, he demonstrates that by examining the intent in the distribution of architecture and art, the variation and function of the artistic themes represented in sculpture and other monumental works of art can be better understood.

By: Alexander Parmington
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.060kg
ISBN: 9781107002340
ISBN 10: 1107002346
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 31 March 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; 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.

Alexander Parmington is an archaeologist and heritage consultant at the Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council Inc. in Melbourne, Australia. He has worked extensively in Australia, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. He has contributed articles to several journals and organizations, including Mexicon, the Minesterio de Cultura y Deportes, the Instituto de Antropología e Historia and the Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies.

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Space and Sculpture in the Classic Maya City

Alexander Parmington

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