A brushes and chisels: The role of scribes and sculptors among the Maya of the Classic period

Authors

  • Ethan Arbil Buendía Sánchez 78/5000 National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Mexico.
  • Alan Job Montellano Jiménez National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Mexico.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33064/hh.v10i20.2713

Keywords:

Scribes and sculptors, Classic, Pre-hispanic mayan, Everyday life, Mayan vessel, Maya epigraphy

Abstract

Researchs about everyday life of pre-Hispanic Mayan have focused mainly on agricultural aspects, political stories, commercial exchange and ritual events; but rarely in courtly life. In this paper we focus on the guild of scribes and sculptors, a group that belonged to a high social stratum. The work of these artists was essential for the rulers to preserve their power, also the main source to understand the Classic Mayan. Through the signatures in ceramic or stone pieces, these individuals have left anonymity and, even if it’s a small way, we can know about them.

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Author Biographies

Ethan Arbil Buendía Sánchez, 78/5000 National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Mexico.

Degree in History.  

Alan Job Montellano Jiménez, National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Mexico.

Degree in History.

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Published

2020-01-01

How to Cite

Buendía Sánchez, Ethan Arbil, and Alan Job Montellano Jiménez. 2020. “A Brushes and Chisels: The Role of Scribes and Sculptors Among the Maya of the Classic Period”. Horizonte Histórico - Semester Journal for Students of the UAA’s Bachelor’s Degree in History 10 (20):68-91. https://doi.org/10.33064/hh.v10i20.2713.

Issue

No. 20 (2020): History of daily life

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