Mayan Revival was used primarily in the 1920s and ’30s. Although it was named “Mayan,” it drew on the motifs of many of the Meso-American cultures, such as Mexica and Aztec.

Each draw from different cultures themselves: Aztec, Caribbean, Mayan and Incan civilizations, respectively. ... “They use the golden mean in a lot of their architecture.

Deco – characterised by clean lines, bold geometric shapes and jazzy colours – was seen as thrustingly modern. And it had a ...

Aztec and Maya civilizations are household names – but it’s the Olmecs who are the ‘mother culture’ of ancient Mesoamerica by: Karl Taube University of California, Riverside via The ...

An exotic panorama, lavishly illustrated and pulsing with life, of the Aztec, May and Inca civilizations. A major work of archaeology, anthropology, and history Date 1961 20th century Call number E65 ...

Everyday life of the Aztecs, Incas & Maya / by Neil Morris.; illustrated by Manuela Cappon, Luisa Della Porta, Andrea Ricciardi di Gaudesi Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Object Details ... Maya ...

Aztec and Maya civilizations are household names – but it's the Olmecs who are the 'mother culture' of ancient Mesoamerica Karl Taube, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, University of ...