Looper, Matthew George, 1966-

To be like gods : dance in ancient Maya civilization / To be like gods : Dance in ancient Maya civilisation Matthew G. Looper. - First edition. - viii, 276 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm. - The Linda Schele series in Maya and Pre-Columbian studies . - Linda Schele series in Maya and pre-Columbian studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-269) and index.

Introduction The Definition and Interpretation of Ancient Maya Dance -- The Textual Record of Dance -- The Iconography of Dance -- Dance Poses and Gestures -- Dance on Classic Maya Ceramics -- The Architectural Settings of Dance -- The Persistence of Maya Dance After European Contact -- Epilogue: Dance as an Image of Civilization -- "Dance" Expressions Ordered by Date. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Appendix T516.

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Maya dance
Mayas--Social life and customs

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