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SCHELE, Elaine Day  e  IZQUIERDO Y DE LA CUEVA, Ana Luisa. Alberto Ruz Lhuillier and His Insights into Art. An. Inst. Investig. Estét [online]. 2024, vol.46, n.124, pp.9-34.  Epub 28-Jan-2025. ISSN 0185-1276.  https://doi.org/10.22201/iie.18703062e.2024.124.2850.

In 1952, archaeologist Alberto Ruz received worldwide attention when he discovered the tomb of the Maya ruler K’inich Janaab’ Pakal of Palenque. Surprisingly elaborate, it brought unusual works of art to light. Due to its significance, it revolutionized concepts of ancient Maya funeral customs and he spent several years explaining and documenting them. However this did not prevent him from working on various other projects and research. Much of his academic career has been overshadowed by his great discovery. One of these not well-known contributions were his reflections and analysis of Maya art, its history, and its iconography. He exalted and expanded upon its universal aesthetic values, its numerous styles, forms, and variety of media. This article showcases Ruz’s writings, his aesthetic appreciation of art in general, and his expertise in the art history of the ancient Maya.

Palavras-chave : Maya archaeology; Alberto Ruz; Maya art; Palenque.

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