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How we dress our bodies—through clothing, footwear, headgear,
jewelry, haircuts, and more—is key to the expression of status
and identity. This idea was as true for ancient Maya civilization
as it is today, yet few studies have centered on what ancient Maya
peoples wore and why. In The Adorned Body, Nicholas Carter, Stephen
Houston, and Franco Rossi bring together contributions from a wide
range of scholars, leading to the first in-depth study of Maya
dress in pre-Columbian times. Incorporating artistic, hieroglyphic,
and archaeological sources, this book explores the clothing and
ornaments of ancient Maya peoples, systematically examining who
wore what, deducing the varied purposes and meanings of dress items
and larger ensembles, and determining the methods and materials
with which such items were created. Each essay investigates a
category of dress—including headgear, pendants and necklaces,
body painting, footwear, and facial ornaments—and considers the
variations within each of these categories, as well as popular
styles and trends through time. The final chapters reveal broader
views and comparisons about costume ensembles and their social
roles. Shedding new light on the art and archaeology of the ancient
Americas, The Adorned Body offers a thorough map of Maya dress that
will be of interest to scholars and fashion enthusiasts alike.
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The Seal of Gijon (Paperback)
Nicholas Carter; Introduction by John Betancourt
bundle available
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R258
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The Pressing Peril (Paperback)
Nicholas Carter; Introduction by John Betancourt
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R204
Discovery Miles 2 040
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With Links of Steel OR The Peril of the Unknown by Nicholas Carter
Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter's adventures,
conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
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