{"product_id":"objects-of-the-mayan-spirit-religious-folk-art-paperback","title":"Objects of the Mayan Spirit-Religious Folk Art - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Louis Drapkin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMayan culture has survived since 2000 BC and represents a one-of-a-kind combination of ancient beliefs mixed with Spanish-imposed Catholicism and other cultural influences. If we are to truly appreciate this culture, we must understand each of these elements, how they come together, and how they are presented to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough their art, the Maya have repeatedly told their story, and historians have continuously studied it. Looking at ancient artifacts, scholars have deciphered many secrets of the Maya's past-but what of their more contemporary pieces? What stories do they tell?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eObjects of the Mayan Spirit - Religious Folk Art\u003c\/i\u003e takes a closer look at contemporary Mayan objects and goes beyond the surface to interpret them in terms of their anthropological meaning. More than a list of simple descriptions, it analyzes objects such as masks and santos and links them to their pre-Columbian roots, exploring the ways these modern items tell the same stories as ancient artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe large, vivid photos, maps, and other images in this informative and insightful book are sure to capture your attention, and the text may very well challenge some of your convictions. Art lovers, historians, and students of religion or culture will benefit from reading, and undoubtedly discover that \"knowing\" and \"believing\" really is \"seeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Louis Drapkin, MD, FACP, is the owner of New World Imports, Inc., the largest importer of Guatemalan santos in the world. His business is headquartered in Clearwater and St.Petersburg, Florida.His work is focused on the Maya of Guatemala and the Yucatan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eObjects of the Mayan Spirit - Religious Folk Art \u003c\/i\u003eis Drapkin's most recent book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 10, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457661452541,"sku":"9781499199543","price":67.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/RE5ycUdXaWxsNytpUWgrcmNzRHFTQT09.webp?v=1777242644","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/objects-of-the-mayan-spirit-religious-folk-art-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}