Theory, comparison, and synthesis
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Theory, comparison, and synthesis
（Royal courts of the ancient Maya / edited by Takeshi Inomata and Stephen D. Houston, v. 1）
Westview Press, 2001
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The two volumes of Royal Courts of the Ancient Maya provide current archaeological perspectives on Maya courts conceived as vital, functioning social groups composed of lords, courtiers, scribes, priests, and entertainers, among many others. In addition to archaeological data on the architecture and other spatial attributes of courts, the studies in the two volumes bring to bear on the topic the most recent evidence from inscriptions, vase paintings, murals and friezes, and ethnohistoric records in order to flesh out a portrait of the actors and roles that made up Maya courts through time and across space. The attributes of courts are explored in the Maya highlands and lowlands, from the origins of early kingship through the Classic period to the Postclassic and Terminal epochs. Pertinent comparisons are also drawn from the Aztecs and other ancient and contemporary societies. Volume 1: Theory, Comparison, and Synthesis establishes a carefully considered framework for approaching the study of courts and their functions throughout the world of the ancient Maya. Volume 2: Data and Case Studies provides authoritatively current data and insights from key Maya sites, including Copan, Tikal, Caracol, Bonampak, and Calakmul.
Table of Contents
Preface -- Obituary, Floyd Lounsbury -- Introduction -- Opening the Royal Maya Court -- Theoretical and Thematic Approaches -- King's People -- Peopling the Classic Maya Court -- Perspectives on Actors, Gender Roles, and Architecture at Classic Maya Courts and Households -- Spatial Dimensions of Maya Courtly Life -- Court and Realm -- Classic Maya Concepts of the Royal Court -- Comparative Views and Conclusions -- Aztec Noble Courts -- Concluding Remarks
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