Showing posts with label Mayan art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mayan art. Show all posts

Friday, January 14, 2011

Ancient Inspiration: Mayan Influenced Art

In honor of my trip to the Mayan Riviera next week with the fiance and his band, I thought I'd share some images of Mayan inspired art. Ancient Mayan culture produced absolutely amazing art and architecture, with complex patterns and intricate designs using a wide variety of media. I love seeing artists today incorporate traces of this uniquely beautiful style of art into their work.


Images, from top: 1. Mayan inspired quilt (Priscilla Bianchi), 2. Sterling Mayan inspired earrings (Kira Ferrer), 3. Mayan Jaguar God Print (Tiger House Art),
4. Mayan calendar inspired slate wall hanging (Blyth House Creations), 5. Handcrafted, fair trade Mayan woven pillows (National Geographic).

Happy Friday!
xo,

melissa