Presented here for the first time is a compendium of one hundred hieroglyphs that are also building blocks of ancient Maya painting & sculpture. Organized thematically, the symbols touch on many facets of the Maya world, from the natural environment animals, plants, the heavens to the metaphysical landscape of gods, myths & rituals. Using over five hundred line drawings & photographs, Andrea Stone & Marc Zender show how to identify these signs, understand their meaning, & appreciate the novel ways they appear in art. In addition to providing a clear & accessible introduction to Maya art, linguistics & writing, the authors also offer many new & exciting interpretations. Lavishly illustrated, fully cross-referenced & indexed, this remarkable & innovative guide will prove an invaluable tool for those wishing to see Maya art, perhaps for the first time, through the eyes of ancient scribes & artists.