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Illustrations remain one of the fundamental tools of archaeology, a
means by which we share information and build ideas. Often treated
as if they were neutral representations, archaeological
illustrations are the convergence of science and the imagination.
This volume, a collection of fourteen essays addressing the visual
presentation of the Pre-Columbian past from the fifteenth century
to the present day, explores and contextualizes the visual culture
of archaeological illustration, addressing the intellectual history
of the field and the relationship of archaeological illustration to
other scientific disciplines and the fine arts.
The Copan Sculpture Museum in western Honduras features the
extraordinary stone carvings of the ancient Maya city known as
Copan. The city's sculptors produced some of the finest and most
animated buildings and temples in the Maya area, in addition to
stunning monolithic statues and altars. The ruins of Copan were
named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980, and more than 150,000
national and international tourists visit the ancient city each
year.
Opened in 1996, the Copan Sculpture Museum was initiated as an
international collaboration to preserve Copan's original stone
monuments. Its exhibits represent the best-known examples of
building facades and sculptural achievements from the ancient
kingdom of Copan. The creation of this on-site museum involved
people from all walks of life: archaeologists, artists, architects,
and local craftspeople. Today it fosters cultural understanding and
promotes Hondurans' identity with the past. In "The Copan Sculpture
Museum, "Barbara Fash one of the principle creators of the museum
tells the inside story of conceiving, designing, and building a
local museum with global significance. Along with numerous
illustrations and detailed archaeological context for each exhibit
in the museum, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to
the history and culture of the ancient Maya and a model for working
with local communities to preserve cultural heritage.
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