16 Questions
What material did the Maya use for their sculpture and architectural work?
Wood
Which subject was NOT commonly depicted in Maya statues?
Common people
How did the Maya depict the human form in their sculpture?
In a naturalistic fashion
What was a common subject in Maya sculpture that revolved around supernatural importance?
Serpents
What kind of language did the Maya develop, which used symbols instead of words for writing?
Hieroglyphic language
How many different symbols and glyphs did the Maya hieroglyphic language use?
800
What method of writing did the Maya use that involved columns of glyphs read left to right, top to bottom?
Hieroglyphic cartouche
What are codices in the context of Maya culture?
Ancient manuscript texts in book form
What is a unique feature of the Maya written language?
Each glyph represents both a sound and an idea
How did the Maya create their codices for books?
Processing tree bark into pages
Which subject was commonly depicted in Maya sculpture alongside rulers?
Supernatural beings
What was the purpose of Maya codices containing records of numbers?
To predict lunar and solar eclipses
In Maya sculpture, what type of figures did they often give supernatural importance to?
Animal figures
What method did the Maya use to write their hieroglyphic language?
Glyphic cartouche with paired symbols
What material was often used by the Maya for their sculptures found in dry areas like tombs?
Wood
What type of writing surface did the Maya use for their codices?
"Amate" bark processed into pages
Explore the art styles and types of artwork created by the ancient Maya civilization, known for their stone sculptures, murals, paintings, and architectural marvels. Discover how Maya art was influenced by religious themes and practices.
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