Chichén Itzá
Title
Chichén Itzá
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
February 2, 2018
Alternative Title or Name
Temple of the Jaguars
Creator2
Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)
Work Type
visual works
Date
c. 1000
Work Location
Mexico (nation)
Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Late Classic
Subject
reliefs (sculptures)
warriors
temples (buildings)
Description
Detail view of warrior relief from the Temple of the Jaguars at Chichen Itza, Mexico. “A complex dance scene involving numerous participants is depicted in the Lower Temple of the Jaguars at Chichen Itza … Most of the other dancers in the reliefs of the Lower Temple of the Jaguars wear the costumes of warriors, as indicated by their spears, shields, and protective padding. Because of their courage, warriors were favored by the gods,”-- Handbook to Life in the Ancient Maya World, by Lynn V. Foster, 2002.
Material/Medium
limestone
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
2017MX-105
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