1970, ISBN: 9781785761836

STEMMER HOUSE PUBLISHERS. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possi… Meer...

STEMMER HOUSE PUBLISHERS. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., STEMMER HOUSE PUBLISHERS, 2.5, Art Before Columbus - The Art of Ancient Mexico From the Archaic Villages of the Second Millennium BC to the Splendor of the AztecsAuthor: Andre Emmerichphotographs by Lee BoltinISBN-13: 9780671205065ISBN-10: 0671205064Publication Date: 3/2/1970Publisher: TouchstonePaperback7.5 x 9.2 inches, 256 pagesThe Olmecs (c.1400400 BC) were the first major civilization in modern-day Mexico. Many elements of Mesoamerican civilizations, like the practice of building of pyramids, the complex calendar, the pantheon of gods and hieroglyphic writing have origins in Olmec culture. They produced jade and ceramic figurines, colossal heads and pyramids with temples at the top, all without the advantage of metal tools. For them, jadeite was a stone more precious than gold and symbolized divine powers and fertility. 17 Olmec colossal heads have been discovered, each weighing a few tons. Each head, with the flattened nose and thick lips, wears a helmet, similar with the ones worn during official ball games, possibly representing kings of officials.The Maya civilization began around 1800 BC and grew until the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 1500s. They occupied southeast Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador. The Mayans were trading with cities, like Teotihuacán, but also with many Mesoamerican civilizations, like the Zapotecs or the other groups from central or coast areas of Mexico, and also with populations that did not inhabit Mesoamerican territories, like the Taíno from the Caribbean. They produced impressive king portraits, polychrome ceramic vessels, earthenware figures, wooden sculptures, stelas, and built complex cities with pyramids. Most of the well preserved polychrome ceramic vessels were discovered in the tombs of nobles.Arising from humble beginnings as a nomadic group, the Aztecs created the largest empire in Mesoamerican history, lasting from 1427 to 1521. They did not call themselves 'Aztecs', but Mexica. The term Aztecs was assigned by historians. They transformed the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlan, into a place where artists of Mesoamerica created impressive artworks for their new masters. The present-day Mexico City was built over the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan., Touchstone, 1970, 2.5, Zaffre Publishing. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Zaffre Publishing, 2.5<

2016, ISBN: 9781785761836

London, England: Zaffre Publishing, 2016. Book. Good. Soft cover. First UK Trade Paperback Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Large softcover, first UK trade paperback … Meer...

London, England: Zaffre Publishing, 2016. Book. Good. Soft cover. First UK Trade Paperback Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Large softcover, first UK trade paperback edition, 650gms, 487 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.., Zaffre Publishing, 2016, 2.5<

2016, ISBN: 9781785761836

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