What is the thematic context of Chess set?

maya mythology influence, ancient mesoamerican art, strategic symbolism", guatemalan heritage, luxury & craftsmanship, chess as narrative, collector's item, recurring jade motif

Is Chess set under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

What topics does Chess set explore?

ancient mythology, maya art legacy, chess strategy, jade craftsmanship, guatemalan culture, luxury collectibles, historical figures

Chess setCarlos Reyes · 2000

Contemporary Realism
2000
Museum of Ethnology Hamburg

This meticulously designed chess set from the town of San Pedro las Huertas, located to the southwest of Guatemala City, was acquired by the museum in 2009. The game board and the 36 playing pieces are carved out of jade. The board is inlaid in the top of a decorative wooden box, which also stores the figures when they are not in use. Carlos Reyes, the maker of the set, designed the carved green and black jade playing figures after mythological and historical themes of the Maya.

Carlos Reyes (1977 –)

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Museum of Ethnology Hamburg (Hamburg, Germany)

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About this artwork

Title: Chess set
Artist: Carlos Reyes
Year: 2000
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Museum of Ethnology Hamburg
Creative period: Mature Period
Corpus context: guatemalan heritage, ancient mesoamerican art
Color palette: Earthy
Keywords: traditional chess art, mythological chess, chess set design

Questions & Answers

When was "Chess set" made?

"Chess set" by Carlos Reyes was created in 2000.

Who is the artist behind "Chess set"?

"Chess set" is attributed to Carlos Reyes.

How light is "Chess set" overall?

The perceived brightness of "Chess set" by Carlos Reyes is shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

How old was Carlos Reyes when creating "Chess set" in 2000?

When "Chess set" was created in 2000, Carlos Reyes - born in 1977 - was 23 years old.

How is the palette of "Chess set" by Carlos Reyes described?

"Chess set" by Carlos Reyes uses an earthy color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.

What saturation and intensity does "Chess set" by Carlos Reyes show?

The colors of "Chess set" by Carlos Reyes show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.

Where in Carlos Reyes's career does "Chess set" fall, given its date?

The 2000 date places "Chess set" in the Mature Period of Carlos Reyes's development.