Dancing into Dreams: Maya Vases of the Ik’ Kingdom is now on view at the Princeton University Art Museum through February 17, 2013. Unlike some
of the other broad installations of Maya art that are
being staged this year, this exhibition focuses solely on
the painted chocolate-drinking cups from one Maya
site located in present-day Guatemala. Ik’ ceramics are
characterized by their rich natural colors, veristic portraiture,
skillful rendition of graceful movement, and
elegantly fluid calligraphy.
Dancing into Dreams uses this artistic microcosm to
elucidate the courtly politics and dynastic history of the
Ik’ Kingdom.
View the exhibition's official website.
Information and images courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum
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