Identify at least two distinctive trends and materials in art production for each of the following cultures: Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec.
For this module, you will be learning about Mesoamerican art. Mesoamerica refers to the diverse civilizations that shared similar cultural characteristics in the geographic areas comprising the modern-day countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Some of the shared cultural traits among Mesoamerican peoples included a complex pantheon of deities, architectural features, a ballgame, the 260-day calendar, trade, food (especially a reliance on maize, beans, and squash), dress, and accoutrements (additional items that are worn or used by a person, such as earspools). Some of the most well-known Mesoamerican cultures are the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, Mixtec, and Mexica (or Aztec).
After you read the below article, answer the following questions:
Identify at least two distinctive trends and materials in art production for each of the following cultures: Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec.
In at least six sentences, describe the importance of Teotihuacan as a religious, commercial, and art historical center.
Identify at least three features of Mayan art from the Classic Period.
What were Mixtec codices used for? What was their basic format?
Define logographic.