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Author : Ignacio Bernal
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520331853
Author : David C. Grove
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780292760813
The Olmecs are renowned for their massive carved stone heads and other sculptures, the first stone monuments produced in Mesoamerica. Seven decades of archaeological research have given us many insights into the lives of the Olmecs, who inhabited parts of the modern Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from around 1150 to 400 BC. Beginning with the first modern explorations in the 1920s, the story of how generations of archaeologists and local residents have uncovered the Olmec past and pieced together a portrait of an ancient civilization that left no written records unfolds. From stories of fortuitous discoveries and frustrating disappoints, helpful collaborations and deceitful shenanigans emerges the unconventional history of Olmec archeology.
Author : David Hatcher Childress
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781935487470
Lost Cities author Childress takes us deep into Mexico and Central America in search of the mysterious Olmecs, North America’s early, advanced civilization. The Olmecs, now sometimes called Proto-Mayans, were not acknowledged to have existed as a civilization until an international archeological meeting in Mexico City in 1942. Now, the Olmecs are slowly being recognized as the Mother Culture of Mesoamerica, having invented writing, the ball game and the “Mayan” Calendar. But who were the Olmecs? Where did they come from? What happened to them? How sophisticated was their culture? How far back in time did it go? Why are many Olmec statues and figurines seemingly of foreign peoples such as Africans, Europeans and Chinese? Is there a link with Atlantis? In this heavily illustrated book, join Childress in search of the lost cities of the Olmecs! Chapters include: The Mystery of the Origin of the Olmecs; The Mystery of the Olmec Destruction; The Mystery of Quizuo; The Mystery of Transoceanic Trade; The Mystery of Cranial Deformation; The Mystery of Olmec Writing; more. Heavily illustrated, includes a color photo section.
Author : Michael D. Coe,Javier Urcid,Rex Koontz
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500842829
An extensive update to the authoritative introduction to Mexico’s ancient civilizations. “Masterly. . . . The complexities of Mexico’s ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted.” Library Journal “A must for anyone interested in archaeology and history.” —DIG Mexico arrives in its eighth edition with a new look and the most recent discoveries. This is the story of the pre-Spanish people of Mexico, who, with their neighbors the Maya, formed some of the most complex societies north of the Andes. Revised and expanded, the book is updated with the latest developments and findings in the field and current terminology. The new edition includes expanded coverage of Oaxaca, particularly Monte Alba´n, one of the earliest cities in Mesoamerica and the center of the Zapotec civilization. Recent research on the Olmecs and the legacy of the Maya offer a wider and more cohesive narrative of Mexico’s history. And a fully revised epilogue discusses the survival of indigenous populations in Mexico from the arrival of the Spanish through to the present day. Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region’s ancient civilizations. Featuring up-to-date research and, for the first time, full-color illustrations throughout, this book brings to life the vibrant ancient art and architecture of Mesoamerica.
Author : Michael D. Coe,Rex Koontz
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500771594
“Masterly. . . . The complexities of Mexico’s ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted.” —Library Journal Michael D. Coe’s Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region’s ancient civilizations. This companion to his best-selling The Maya has now been revised by Professor Coe and Rex Koontz. The seventh edition incorporates new findings in a number of disciplines. The solution to the long-standing puzzle of the origin of maize-farming has at last been solved, and spectacular new discoveries shed light on Mexico’s earliest civilization, the Olmec culture. At the great city of Teotihuacan, recent investigations in the earliest monumental pyramid indicate the antiquity of certain sacrificial practices and the symbolism of the pyramid. Expanded information on the Huastec region of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico is included, while discoveries in the sacred precinct of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan have led to a refined understanding of the history and symbolism of this hallowed area.
Author : Michael D. Coe,Rex Koontz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015079215185
Masterly....The complexities of Mexico's ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted.--Library Journal
Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541951778
The Olmecs walked the Earth a long time ago but their marks are still felt these days. In fact, some of the traditions you know may have originated from the Olmecs. Read about the Olmec civilization, particularly their art and religion, daily life and discoveries. Get a copy and encourage your fifth grader to read beginning today.
Author : Christopher Pool
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521783125
Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica offers the most thorough and up-to-date book-length treatment of Olmec society and culture available.
Author : Matthew Williams Stirling,Michael D. Coe,David C. Grove
Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : 0884020983
Twenty-one papers on the Olmec were written for this volume in tribute to Matthew W. Stirling, "pioneer archaeologist, ethnologist, and the discoverer of the Olmec civilization."
Author : Kathleen Berrin,Virginia M. Fields
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Mexico
ISBN : 0300166761
"This catalogue was published by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on the occasion of the exhibition Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico"--Colophon.
Author : Richard A. Diehl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0500285039
The most modern and complete overview of Olmec culture, its accomplishments and impact on later Mexican civilizations, hailed by Michael Coe as the first truly complete and authoritative account of this 3,000-year-old culture, is fast becoming the standard work on the subject.
Author : Michael D. Coe,Javier Urcid,Rex Koontz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Indians of Mexico
ISBN : 0500293732
This authoritative volume has been revised throughout and expanded, with stunning new images and accounts of the major discoveries of recent years. Recent findings have been added to expand our understanding of the Olmecs outside of their heartland, and new research on the legacy of the Maya offers a wider and more cohesive narrative of Mexico's history. New co-author Javier Urcid has added greater coverage of Oaxaca and of Monté Alban, one of the earliest cities in Mesoamerica and the center of the Zapotec civilization, and a fully revised Epilogue discusses the survival of indigenous populations in Mexico from the Conquest up to the present. This longstanding classic now features full-colour photos of the vibrant art and architecture of ancient Mesoamerica throughout.
Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-06
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of ancient Mesoamerica with our MCQ guide - "Olmec Civilization Unveiled: MCQ Expedition through Ancient Mesoamerica." Tailored for history enthusiasts, students, and seekers of ancient mysteries, this comprehensive resource offers a curated collection of multiple-choice questions that unveil the secrets and wonders of the Olmec Civilization. Explore the colossal stone heads, intricate artwork, and cultural richness that defined this enigmatic civilization. Delve into the societal structures, religious practices, and the enduring legacy of the Olmecs. Perfect your understanding of this archaeological marvel and prepare confidently for exams. Elevate your historical acumen and immerse yourself in the mysteries of Mesoamerican history with "Olmec Civilization Unveiled: MCQ Expedition through Ancient Mesoamerica." Uncover the secrets of the Olmec Civilization with precision and depth.
Author : Marian Moffett,Michael W. Fazio,Lawrence Wodehouse
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1856693716
The Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius declared firmitas, utilitas, and venustas-firmness, commodity, and delight- to be the three essential attributes of architecture. These qualities are brilliantly explored in this book, which uniquely comprises both a detailed survey of Western architecture, including Pre-Columbian America, and an introduction to architecture from the Middle East, India, Russia, China, and Japan. The text encourages readers to examine closely the pragmatic, innovative, and aesthetic attributes of buildings, and to imagine how these would have been praised or criticized by contemporary observers. Artistic, economic, environmental, political, social, and technological contexts are discussed so as to determine the extent to which buildings met the needs of clients, society at large, and future generations.
Author : David C. Grove
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780292768307
An “eminently readable account” of this ancient Mesoamerican civilization—and the experiences of the archaeologists who have unearthed its history (Choice). The Olmecs are renowned for their massive carved stone heads and other sculptures, the first stone monuments produced in Mesoamerica. Seven decades of archaeological research have given us many insights into the lifeways of the Olmecs, who inhabited parts of the modern Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from around 1150 to 400 BC, and there are several good books that summarize the current interpretations of Olmec prehistory. But these formal studies don’t describe the field experiences of the archaeologists who made the discoveries. What was it like to endure the Olmec region’s heat, humidity, mosquitoes, and ticks to bring that ancient society to light? How did unforeseen events and luck alter carefully planned research programs and the conclusions drawn from them? And, importantly, how did local communities and individuals react to the research projects and discoveries in their territories? In this engaging book, a leading expert on the Olmecs tells those stories from his own experiences and those of his predecessors, colleagues, and students. Beginning with the first modern explorations in the 1920s, David Grove recounts how generations of archaeologists and local residents have uncovered the Olmec past and pieced together a portrait of this ancient civilization that left no written records. The stories are full of fortuitous discoveries and frustrating disappointments, helpful collaborations and deceitful shenanigans. What emerges is an unconventional history of Olmec archaeology, a lively introduction to archaeological fieldwork, and an exceptional overview of all that we currently know about the Olmecs.