The colossal stone heads are 14 large stone structures, with heights varying between 5 to 12 feet, weighing between 5 to 50 tons, and sculpted from basalt. The first stone structure was founded at Tres Zapotes in the nineteenth century and sparked an archeological investigation leaded by Matthew Sterling in 1938. All of the structures depict men with general facial features that were common during the time among the Olmecs. These heads were transported over long distances, requiring a great deal of human labor to transport them, although the method by which the Olmecs did so still remains a…
accomplishments of the Olmec that were taken into other societies such as a writing system…
2. Describe the social structure that developed in the Olmec civilization and how they depended on each other. (4…
The Indians farmed the land on the mesa tops and in the valleys. They developed complicated irrigation systems to provide their crops with water. They…
The Olmec tools and buildings they built were very cavemen like. Obviously the stone tools and buildings were important to their survival. Because the tools were important the Olmec had to keep making them and were located in markets in the town(center of exhibit). The heavy stone buildings families lived in were important because without them people would have nowhere to live. Homes are usually located in the middle of the town(center of exhibit). Community farm buildings were usually located just outside the town(bottom right of exhibit). The community farm buildings were important because people needed to eat. Most of the tools and buildings the Olmec used were made of…
The Spanish taught the Pima people how to farm and also introduced them to livestock (“Pima”). Many tribes want to revolt against the Spanish. The Pima tribe really didn’t care about revolting against the Spanish because they were kind to them and they were too busy with farming, so they stayed out of it. The diet of a Pima was based mostly of vegetation from their gardens and fields (Ryan and Schmittroth). Some crops that the Pima tribe produced was corn, tobacco, beans, squash, and cotton (“Pima”). The women would use the cotton to make water tight woven baskets (“History and Culture”). When there was not enough food to feed their families from only the vegetation, the Pima people were forced to go hunting for other food sources (Ryan and…
The Olmec civilization, which flourished in eastern Mexico from about 1300 to 400 B.C., was probably the forerunner of several other Central American civilizations, Such as, the Toltec, Aztec, and Maya. The Olmec practiced advanced agricultural methods, but they were also accomplished engineers. For example one of their gifts to posterity is a group of sculpted stone heads, each weighing more than 20 tons. Although the purpose of these monuments is not fully understood they attest to the artistic and technical skills of a people living in the Americas some 2,500 years before Columbus. Even more interesting is the fact that like the ancient Egyptians the Olmec developed a sophisticated method of writing based on their own hieroglyphics. Strangely…
In Olmec society, as reflected through its iconography present in its art and architecture, the human embryo can be compared to the maize seed, both possessing great influence as well as serving as important life forces. This can be seen in the iconography of Olmec art. As depicted by the Kunz Axe, Olmec art heavily emphasized the human embryo/fetus as a powerful life force, symbolizing the maize seed and its influence on Olmec society. Many art historians believe that Olmec civilization was centralized on the idea that chiefs could access nature, contacting creatures in the natural environment through the transformation into “were-jaguars” in an effort to form a connection between…
The Olmec had a very diverse way of living. The Olmec had two different social groups. The common people farmed and supplied food. They lived in villages and their houses were made out of wood and palm leaves. The Elite included rulers, shamen, skilled artisans, and craftsmen. They lived in religious centers or cities, like La Venta and San Lorenzo. The Olmec would take captives during war and they would be taken to the city-state where they would ritually tortured and sacrificed. They mainly ate corn, beans, and squash, but they also ate fish, turtles, dogs, and turkeys. They wore little to no clothing. The Toltec had a very complex way of living. The Toltec had a class diversity, which meant it was presumed among people. Slavery was not recorded,…
Food is considered to be an important part of Aztec society since the Aztecs had no type of currency for their economy. According to allabouthistory.org, the Aztecs had a barter system, basically a trading system where they used foods, primarily cacao beans to trade one another for items such as clothing, eggs, and etc. for daily use. The amount of beans traded would vary from item to item depending on its value.…
This community was reliant on tribute including the foods of the conquered communities. However, agriculture was the basis of this society and maize was the main source of this society. To adapt to their environment, they cultivated along Lake Texcoco a system of irrigation of agriculture by establishing the use of artificial floating islands. With abundant foods, they had numerous banquets and feasts that included several vegetarian courses, and table manners that showed imitation of warriors. Their feasts commenced with tobacco tubes, then main dishes, and ended with chocolate.…
In 1250 C.E., an empire evolved in the Valley of Mexico which is present day central Mexico. This empire was the Aztecs. The Aztecs learned how to farm the valley’s land and became skilled farmers.…
This civilization was mainly located in the current area of Bogota, which is the capital of the country. The Muisca tribe was concentrated in a highland area with a template weather. However, this community had presence into several climate zones, and hence had access to several resources. Consequently, this tribe was able to have a diverse economy production…
I initially chose this type of building structure because it's a simple public recreational building that I created. It contains 7 rooms on the first floor (2 gyms, workout room, ping pong/badminton, a storage room, a stairwell, and bathrooms) and 3 rooms on the second floor (Attendants lounge, main office, and advisor's office). The most important element of this design was the selection of where the rooms are to maximize easy traveling of the customers wants. For example, having easy access to the main bathrooms from most rooms or having multiple entrances to the upstairs stairwell. I chose to use brick for the building material because it provides a strong foundation and suites the look of a recreational building. As for potential problems of the design, there is no elevator to get to upstairs and there are no fire exits on the upstairs level, as well. I think that it was easier to create the floor plan, because it's based more on personal preference and what you feel would be the best way to set up the rooms. The elevation view is kind of hard to make up, because trying to pick an angle of the building that shows off the structure the most is difficult. It's very much easier to understand the floor plan because most stuff on a floor plan will usually be labeled and when looking at a specific angle through an elevation view, you typically can't really tell what's inside. All in all, I believe that the floor plan of the building gives much more information about the building itself. I think the instructions for this project are pretty…
The Olmec Indians made artificial islands in the marshes of the present Mexico City region. They created…