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painting, architecture, ceramics, textiles, sculpture. P.A.C.T.S. (5 art components) Ceremonial platforms for religious ceremonies. Had carved figures. Palaces nobles lived here. Had chambers and courtyards. Not very tall (1 story high) Mayan architecture made from cut stone and stucco stone. Has many buildings/temples on platforms Pyramids not used as tombs. Made up of a series of platforms. Temples important ___ sat on top of pyramids. Have roof combs and are so tall they can be seen above the jungle. roof combs carved images of rulers that can be seen from far distances. observatories temples where astronomers could come and look at the skies, stars. Figure out celestial events. ball courts Large arenas to play ball. Enclosed walls, bleachers. Losers of the games were beheaded - their heads put on stakes. Where is the biggest ball court? Chitzen-Itza How did Mayans begin to make their pottery? Went out looking for the clay and temper. Look for certain colors and strengths. temper strengthens clay, makes it hold together better. coil method coil pieces of clay, then mold them together and shape the piece of pottery What did Mayans do after they shaped the pottery? set the pottery out to dry, then paint or inscribe them. Kilns where they baked (fired) the pottery. Used wood, charcoal or grass. pottery colors black, red, and a cream color.