Mayan Codex
The Mayan codex is similar to that of the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics -- and perhaps even graphic novels. Despite having a spoken language, the means of communication was often done via images, creating a kind of symbolism and visual storytelling. These images are just part of a much longer story of the conflicts the Mayans experienced, not long before Europeans arrived upon their shores along the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. I believe I have some other photos in my LACMA album that go further in showing how these codexes looked.
Mayan Codex
The Mayan codex is similar to that of the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics -- and perhaps even graphic novels. Despite having a spoken language, the means of communication was often done via images, creating a kind of symbolism and visual storytelling. These images are just part of a much longer story of the conflicts the Mayans experienced, not long before Europeans arrived upon their shores along the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. I believe I have some other photos in my LACMA album that go further in showing how these codexes looked.