book chapter

The Olmecs: America's first civilization

Thames and Hudson • New York • Published In 2004 • Pages: 7-202

By: Diehl, Richard A..

Abstract
Diehl provides a current synthesis of archaeological evidence and scholarship on the Olmec. Beyond the portions describing in detail the sequential development and importance of the urban centers of Olmec culture, San Lorenzo and La Venta, Diehl also lucidly discusses the evidence for the early development of the Olmec culture at San Lorenzo and El Manatí, and the declining or 'Epi-Olmec' culture at Tres Zapotes. In-depth and topically organized sections describe and interpret Olmec culture, Olmec art, and Olmec influences throughout Mesoamerica.
Subjects
Visual arts
Identification
Settlement patterns
Acculturation and culture contact
tradition
Olmec
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central Mexico
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Leon G. Doyon ; 2006
Field Date
unknown
Coverage Date
3600 BP-1750 BP
Coverage Place
Mesoamerica
Notes
Richard A. Diehl
'Olman' (Olmec Core Area or heartland) - use 'IDENTIFICATION (101)' and/or 'TERRITORIAL HIERARCHY (631)'
Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-202)
LCCN
2004101751
LCSH
Olmecs--History/Olmecs--Antiquities/Mexico--Antiquities/Mexico--Civilization--Indian influences