Maya Civilization Project
What was the purpose for the Mayans to create their artwork?
By: Anokhi T.
Mayan Paintings
Mayan murals that were plastered on walls and temples were very realistic. The subjects in the artwork went into great detail about what was happening in the picture. This gave scientists great information about the Mayan costumes, musical instruments, spiritual rituals, warfare, and methods of human sacrifices.
Mayan Sculptures
Mayan Writings
Citations for Writings
Mayan Paintings:"Maya Art History.".Maya Inca Aztec (M.I.A.), n.d. Web. 27 Aug. 2015. http://mayaincaaztec.com/religion.html.
Mayan Sculptures:"Maya Civilization Art." Ducksters. TSI (Technological Solutions, Inc.), Aug. 2015. Web. 27 Aug. 2015. http://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/art.php.
Mayan Writings:"Maya Civilization Art." Ducksters. TSI (Technological Solutions, Inc.), Aug. 2015. Web. 27 Aug. 2015. http://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/art.php.
Citations For Pictures
Picture for Mayan Paintings: "Maya Civilization:Art." Ducksters. TSI (Technological Solutions, Inc.), , Aug. 2015. Web. 28 Aug. 2015. http://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/art.php.
Picture For Mayan Sculptures:"Maya Civilization:Art." Ducksters. TSI (Technological Solutions, Inc.), , Aug. 2015. Web. 28 Aug. 2015. http://www.ducksters.com/history/maya/art.php.
Picture For Mayan Writings:"Ancient Maya Civilization." Yuctan Adventure. N.p., Sept. 2008. Web. 28 Aug. 2015. http://www.yucatanadventure.com.mx/maya_civilization.htm.