War owl falling : innovation, creativity, and culture change in ancient Maya society / Markus Eberl ; forward by Arlen F. Chase and Diane Z. Chase, series editors.

Author/creator Eberl, Markus author.
Other author Chase, Arlen F. (Arlen Frank), 1953- author of introduction, etc.
Other author Chase, Diane Z. author of introduction, etc.
Format Book
PublicationGainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2017]
Descriptionxv, 290 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMaya studies
Maya studies. ^A522660
Contents Flower Mountain revealed : innovation and social change in ancient societies -- Wings for hummingbirds to fly with : creativity as a play of symbols -- Itzamnaaj's court : creativity embedded in social opportunity structures -- Bleibt alles anders : modeling invention -- A ruler just like me : status, power, and innovation -- Stillman wanders, Babel rises : innovation's impact on structures -- Names of the owl : exploring creativity and innovation.
Abstract Unlike earlier geometric decorations, the war owls and other eighth-century motifs relate to Classic Maya art and writing. Eberl probes their meaning by comparing where they occur and by situating them in social structures that circumscribe individual action.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 215-277) and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2017016670
ISBN9780813056555 (hardcover)
ISBN0813056551 (hardcover)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks F1435 .E24 2017 ✔ Available Place Hold