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4. The Olmec Teotihuacan The Maya Veracruz Postclassic Mexico Mesoamerica Native-American Art Before 1300 CE > Mesoamerica Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.www/boundless.com/art- history?campaign_content=book_185_section_109&campaign_term=Art+History&utm_campaign=powerpoint&utm_medium=direct&utm_source= boundless

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6. Key terms bitumen Mineral pitch; a black, tarry substance. El Tajin El Tajín is a pre-Columbian archeological site and one of the largest and most important cities of the Classic era of Mesoamerica. This city was established and occupied by the Veracruz culture from 600 to 1200 CE. Maya blue Maya Blue (Azul Maya) is a unique bright azure blue pigment manufactured by cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, such as the Maya and Aztec. Mesoamerican ballgame The Mesoamerican ballgame was a sport with ritual associations played since 1,400 BCE by the pre- Columbian peoples of Ancient Mexico and Central America. A modern version of the game, ulama, is still played in a few places by the local indigenous population. The game had important ritual aspects, and major formal ballgames were held as ritual events, often featuring human sacrifice. metallurgy The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working. Mixtec A Mesoamerican people who lived in southern Mexico before the rise of the Aztecs. Mixtec Codices This pictorial style of writing originated during the Post-Classic period in Mesoamerican history and includes records of genealogy, historic events, and myths. Olmec Ancient pre-Columbian people living in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico, in what are roughly the modern- day states of Veracruz and Tabasco. Teotihuacan A vast archeological site in Mexico Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

7. Mayan Warrior This painting features the unique azure pigment of Maya Blue. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Maya Blue." Public domain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Blue View on Boundless.comPublic domainhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_BlueView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

8. Tikal Ballcourt Tikal is one of the most impressive urban centers of Mayan culture. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikibooks. "Saylor.org." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Saylor.org%2527s_Ancient_Civilizations_of_the_World/The_Mayas View on Boundless.comCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Saylor.org%2527s_Ancient_Civilizations_of_the_World/The_MayasView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

9. Anthropomorphic tripod vessel, Mexico, Teotihuacan, 200-500 CE This style of pottery originated in Teotihuacan and spread throughout the region. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikimedia. Public domain http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/WLA_lacma_Anthropomorphic_tripod_vessel%252C_Mexico%252C_Teotihuacan%252C_A.D._200-500.jpg View on Boundless.comPublic domain http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/WLA_lacma_Anthropomorphic_tripod_vessel%252C_Mexico%252C_Teotihuacan%252C_A.D._200-500.jpg View on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

10. Wide angle view of the Avenue of the Dead, the Pyramid of the Sun, and the Pyramid of the Moon. Teotihuacan, Mexico Teotihuacan reached its peak in 450 CE, when it was the center of a powerful culture whose influence extended through much of the Mesoamerican region. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Teotihuacan." CC BY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeotihuacanView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

11. View of the Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramid of the Sun, from the Pyramid of the Moon Teotihuacan was the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Teotihuacan." Public domain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan View on Boundless.comPublic domainhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeotihuacanView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

12. El Tajin El Tajín flourished from 600 to 1200 CE in Veracruz and during this time numerous temples, palaces, ballcourts, and pyramids were built. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "El Tajín." CC BY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Taj%25C3%25ADn View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Taj%25C3%25ADnView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

13. Mural from the South Ballcourt at El Tajin This stone carving from the South Ballcourt at the archaeological site of El Tajin, Veracruz, Mexico depicts the sacrifice of a ballplayer. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Classic Veracruz culture." CC BY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Veracruz_culture View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Veracruz_cultureView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

14. Statue of a Young Chieftain This terracotta Remojadas style figurine from the Veracruz culture is dated ca. 300 - 600 CE. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Ceramics of indigenous peoples of the Americas." CC BY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramics_of_indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramics_of_indigenous_peoples_of_the_AmericasView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

15. Fish Vessel, 12th–9th century BCE Olmec art frequently featured animal as well as human subjects. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Olmec." CC BY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OlmecView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

16. Olmec Head No. 3 from San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan 1200-900 BCE. It is believed that the Olmec colossal heads are depictions of powerful rulers. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Olmec." CC BY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OlmecView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

17. Example of Mixtec Codices This is a depiction of ancient Mixtec writing that was retrieved from the Codex Zouche-Nuttall. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikipedia. "Mixtec writing." CC BY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtec_writing View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtec_writingView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

18. Mixtec and Imperial style silver earrings The Mixtec were renowned for masterful craftsmanship in jewelry. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikimedia. "Artesanía (crafts and folk art) of Mexico." CC BY http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Artesan%25C3%25ADa_(crafts_and_folk_art)_of_Mexico View on Boundless.comCC BYhttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Artesan%25C3%25ADa_(crafts_and_folk_art)_of_MexicoView on Boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE

19. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE Which of the following statements regarding the colossal stone heads of the Olmecs is FALSE? A) There are seventeen confirmed examples throughout Mesoamerica. B) The smallest weighs 6 tons, while the largest weighs between 40-50 tons. C) They portray mature men with fleshy cheeks, flat noses, and slightly crossed eyes. D) They are estimated to have been created before 1500 BCE.

20. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Native-American Art Before 1300 CE Which of the following statements regarding the colossal stone heads of the Olmecs is FALSE? A) There are seventeen confirmed examples throughout Mesoamerica. B) The smallest weighs 6 tons, while the largest weighs between 40-50 tons. C) They portray mature men with fleshy cheeks, flat noses, and slightly crossed eyes. D) They are estimated to have been created before 1500 BCE.

21. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE The inhabitants of Teotihuacan A) were the Nahua. B) were the Otomi C) are unknown and subject to debate. D) were the Totonac.

22. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Native-American Art Before 1300 CE The inhabitants of Teotihuacan A) were the Nahua. B) were the Otomi C) are unknown and subject to debate. D) were the Totonac.

23. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE What was distinct about Mayan artwork? A) both of these answers B) the use of a distinctive color known as Maya Blue C) the artists' signing of their work D) neither of these answers

24. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Native-American Art Before 1300 CE What was distinct about Mayan artwork? A) both of these answers B) the use of a distinctive color known as Maya Blue C) the artists' signing of their work D) neither of these answers

25. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE What was the major center of Classic Veracruz culture? A) Higueras B) Zapotal C) El Tajin D) Cerro de las Mesas

26. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Native-American Art Before 1300 CE What was the major center of Classic Veracruz culture? A) Higueras B) Zapotal C) El Tajin D) Cerro de las Mesas

27. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE Which of the following was instrumental in advancing architecture during Mexico's post-classic period? A) the introduction of nails B) all of these answers C) the improvement of mortar D) the use of columns and stonr roofs

28. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Native-American Art Before 1300 CE Which of the following was instrumental in advancing architecture during Mexico's post-classic period? A) the introduction of nails B) all of these answers C) the improvement of mortar D) the use of columns and stonr roofs

29. Attribution Wikibooks. "Saylor.org's Ancient Civilizations of the World/The Mayas." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Saylor.org%2527s_Ancient_Civilizations_of_the_World/The_Mayas#ArtCC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Saylor.org%2527s_Ancient_Civilizations_of_the_World/The_Mayas#Art Wikipedia. "Maya blue." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya%20blueCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya%20blue Wiktionary. "Teotihuacan." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/TeotihuacanCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Teotihuacan Wikipedia. "Teotihuacan." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan#Teotihuacan_cultureCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan#Teotihuacan_culture Wikipedia. "Mesoamerican ballgame." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican%20ballgameCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican%20ballgame Wiktionary. "bitumen." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bitumenCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bitumen Wikipedia. "El Tajin." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20TajinCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Tajin Wikipedia. "Classic Veracruz culture." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Veracruz_cultureCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Veracruz_culture Wikipedia. "Olmec colossal heads." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec_colossal_headsCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec_colossal_heads Wikipedia. "Olmec." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OlmecCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec Wiktionary. "Olmec." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/OlmecCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Olmec Wikipedia. "Olmec." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OlmecCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec Wikipedia. "Mesoamerican chronology." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican_chronology#Postclassic_periodCC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican_chronology#Postclassic_period Wikipedia. "Mixteca." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixteca#Language.2C_codices.2C_and_artworkCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixteca#Language.2C_codices.2C_and_artwork Wiktionary. "metallurgy." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/metallurgyCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/metallurgy Wiktionary. "Mixtec." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/MixtecCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mixtec Wikipedia. "Mixtec Codices." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtec%20CodicesCC BY-SA 3.0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtec%20Codices Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Native-American Art Before 1300 CE