Question

What is "Maya Blue"? Why is it important to Mayan art

Answer 1

It is a pigment... Hope it helps you

Answer 2

Because of Central America's climate, many Mayan paintings have not survived to present times. One of the interesting aspects of Mayan paintings is the use of "Maya Blue" a bright blue paint pigment that has not faded over time. The chemical composition of this paint pigment has allowed it to withstand not only natural elements such as sun and rain, but also chemical solvents and acids. "Maya Blue" important because so many of the Mayan paintings have not survived, most of the paintings we have to examine are because of "Maya Blue," and its inability to fade.