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Olmec : Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico, by Berrin, Kathleen, NEW SEALED
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Mexico
- ISBN
- 9780300166767
- Book Title
- Olmec : Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Item Length
- 1.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Genre
- Art, Social Science
- Topic
- Caribbean & Latin American, Archaeology, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, History / Ancient & Classical
- Item Weight
- 69.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 1.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300166761
ISBN-13
9780300166767
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102933267
Product Key Features
Book Title
Olmec : Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Caribbean & Latin American, Archaeology, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, History / Ancient & Classical
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
69.7 Oz
Item Length
1.2 in
Item Width
1.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-015664
Reviews
Selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2011 in the Art and Architecteure category, as given by Choice Magazine, "Beautifully illustrated . . . the book is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, students, and interested general readers."-A. Headrick, Choice, "Beautifully illustrated . . . the book is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, students, and interested general readers."--A. Headrick, Choice
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
972/.01
Synopsis
Considered the mother culture of Mesoamerica, the Olmec developed an iconic and sophisticated artistic style as early as the second millennium B.C. This pre-Columbian civilization, which flourished in the Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco between 1400 and 400 B.C., is best known for the creation of colossal stone portrait heads of its rulers. Some weighing up to 24 tons, the monumental heads are among ancient Americas most striking and beautiful masterpieces. In the fifteen years since the last major study of the Olmec, archaeologists have made significant finds at key sites in Mexico. This sweeping project brings together the most recent scholarship, along with a diverse selection of more than 100 monuments, sculptures, adornments, masks, and vessels, many of which have never traveled beyond Mexicos borders, that paint a rich portrait of life in the most important Olmec centers, including San Lorenzo, La Venta, and Tres Zapotes. Particular attention is paid to the emergence of the culture, distinctive variations in the art of different city sites, and the chronology and reach of the society during its apex. Centering on the concept of discovery, this wide-ranging volume presents a fresh look at Olmec civilization, recapturing the excitement that greeted the unearthing of the first colossal stone head in 1862., A major exploration of one of the most important early artistic cultures of the ancient Americas Considered the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica, the Olmec developed an iconic and sophisticated artistic style as early as the second millennium B.C. This pre-Columbian civilization, which flourished in the Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco between 1400 and 400 B.C., is best known for the creation of colossal stone portrait heads of its rulers. Some weighing up to 24 tons, the monumental heads are among ancient America's most striking and beautiful masterpieces. In the fifteen years since the last major study of the Olmec, archaeologists have made significant finds at key sites in Mexico. This sweeping project brings together the most recent scholarship, along with a diverse selection of more than 100 monuments, sculptures, adornments, masks, and vessels, many of which have never traveled beyond Mexico's borders, that paint a rich portrait of life in the most important Olmec centers, including San Lorenzo, La Venta, and Tres Zapotes. Particular attention is paid to the emergence of the culture, distinctive variations in the art of different city sites, and the chronology and reach of the society during its apex. Centering on the concept of discovery, this wide-ranging volume presents a fresh look at Olmec civilization, recapturing the excitement that greeted the unearthing of the first colossal stone head in 1862.
LC Classification Number
F1219.8.O56O465 2010
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- 2***r (165)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item was received in excellent condition. Packaged securely in a very thick padded envelope. The shipping time was quite fast. It was definitely as described on the website. To be honest, I’m not sure about the value for the money. It’s nice to receive a very fine first edition from 1962, but the money paid seems a bit high. However, the quality of the work and its overall appearance is excellent. I’m sure it will grow on me over time. Thank you for this purchase. Would buy from seller againCuster And The Great Controversy, Robert M. Utley, HCDJ 1962 EXCELLENT! (#286011608724)
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- k***k (174)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was sold at a very fair price and the seller provided ample photos to remove little doubt as to its condition. The book was carefully packaged and received promptly. When opened, the book was in excellent condition and exceeded my expectations. A very positive experience!
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Seller feedback (6,667)
- 2***r (165)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item was received in excellent condition. Packaged securely in a very thick padded envelope. The shipping time was quite fast. It was definitely as described on the website. To be honest, I’m not sure about the value for the money. It’s nice to receive a very fine first edition from 1962, but the money paid seems a bit high. However, the quality of the work and its overall appearance is excellent. I’m sure it will grow on me over time. Thank you for this purchase. Would buy from seller againCuster And The Great Controversy, Robert M. Utley, HCDJ 1962 EXCELLENT! (#286011608724)
- p***e (64)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem shipped quickly, and was packaged well. Item was as described and was a decent value… the auto reject for offers was set higher than the discount rate at the time I purchased it, so I was unable to negotiate the pricing. I recommend this seller!Houston Displayed, Battle of San Jacinto, Col. Robert Coleman, LIMITED ED 1964 (#276606668955)
- k***k (174)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was sold at a very fair price and the seller provided ample photos to remove little doubt as to its condition. The book was carefully packaged and received promptly. When opened, the book was in excellent condition and exceeded my expectations. A very positive experience!