The Mesoamerica Center

Master of Education Program at Casa Hererra

UT Master of Art Education students spent the Holly Week celebration engaging in lectures, field trips and the ancient tradition of "alfombra" making at Casa Herrera.

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Dr. David Stuart's book "The Order of Days: The Maya World and the Truth about 2012"

Dr. David Stuart's latest book takes a hard look at the frenzy over 2012 and offers a fascination (and accurate) trip through Mayan culture and belief.

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Casa Herrera Study Abroad Program

Join Students from around the world to learn about Mesoamerica and Maya Writing at Casa Herrera, The University of Texas at Austin’s center for learning and scholarship in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala.

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Faculty, Student and Alumni at the Society for American Archeology

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The Mesoamerica Center is proud to announce the following faculty, student and alumni who presented papers at the 77th Society for American Archeology Annual Conference.

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New Book from Dr. Julia Guernsey

Sculpture and Social Dynamics in Pre-classic Mesoamerica Book

"Sculpture and Social Dynamics in Pre-classic Mesoamerica Book" is the forthcoming book from Dr. Julia Guernsey, Associate Professor of The Department of Art and Art History.

 

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The Truth about 2012

Dr. David Stuart's post in The Maya Decipherment Blog  helps understand the 2012 phenomenon:

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Alfombras Art Education Program at Casa Hererra

 

Alfombra, saw dust carpet installation made by Master of Art Education students

Alfombras Art Education Program is a collaboration between the Master of Art Education Program
and The Mesoamerica Center.

Antigua, Guatemala is famous for its elaborate religious festivities  leading up to Easter. A group of UT Master of Art Education students spent 10 days in Casa Herrera during the Holly Week celebration engaging in lectures, field trips and the ancient tradition of "alfombra" making. The students experience a once in a lifetime opportunity of cultural immersion and art education.


 

 

 

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Apocalypse later

Dr. David Stuart is feature on The Boston Globe. Dr. Stuart demystifies the 2012 phenomenon in a very interesting Q&A.

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