Ancient Mayan civilization had a branch of many different countries spread widely all over the world. Countries such as Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador all have Mayan ancestral backgrounds. More Mayan cultures have even been discovered in over four Mexican states. Over a span of three thousand years the Mayan culture had over 30 different written and spoken languages. Architecture and also derived a well-ordered social class system.
             Art and a well-developed Mayan calendar were one of the many traditions that have been past down as well as having some relevance into days time and age. Today's handicrafts are still produced using ancient techniques and retain their importance within the Maya culture. Weaving has now become one of the Maya's best-known features. The ancient Maya used textiles made from cotton just as they are today. The Maya also make baskets, pottery and woodcarvings of animals, saints and brightly painted toys and chests. Ceremonial masks are yet another specialty.
             Present day Guatemalan Mayas still preserve much of their culture and religion. There is a mixture of Mayan and Western European traditions. This aspect is most obvious in religious practices. The modern Maya practice their own brand of Christianity, which is a blend of Catholic tradition and ancient ritual. Mayans have long been farmers and traders, and this is still true today. Most farming is subsistence agriculture and the main crops are beans and corn. Slashing and burning clear the fields, the same as it was done by the early Mayans two thousand years ago.
             Camera angles and movements combine to create a sequence of images, just as words, word order and punctuation combine to make the meaning of a sentence. The amount of subject matter contained within a frame, how far away the camera is from the subject, and the perspective of the viewer are all presented to the viewer from camera angles and shots. E
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