Olmec Art and Archaeology in Mesoamerica (Studies in the History of Art Series)

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This handsome volume presents the creations of Mesoamericas most ancient societies in their archaeological contexts. The Olmecbest known for a unique style of monumental stone head and jade were-jaguarwere based along the Gulf of Mexico but have also been linked to other Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Maya and Aztec. This book discusses recent spectacular finds and provides a framework for understanding the history art and archaeology of the Olmec. Published by the National Gallery of Art Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts / Distributed by Yale University Press