Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art by Linda Schele & Mary Ellen Miller The Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art is the classic study of the New World's most advanced, sophisticated, and subtle civilization -- the ancient Maya. This remarkable people has begun to emerge from the obscurity of history, thanks to the tremendous progress made since the breaking of the Maya hieroglyphic code in 1960. This unique volume provides a social and historical framework for the architecture and onjects produced by the ancient Maya. Maya hieroglyphic writings embellish everything from household items to monumental works of art and architecture. Objects such as portrait masks, costume ornament, lively polychrome figurines and painted vessels are intricately crafted, clearly showing the degree of sophisitcation that marked Maya artistic production. PA, ISBN: 0807612782 $35.00 (Can: $52.50)