The Postclassic Mesoamerican World
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The Postclassic Mesoamerican World
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Author : Michael Ernest Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Postclassic Mesoamerican World written by Michael Ernest Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Present a complete picture of Postclassic Mesoamerica with articles on polities, economic networks, information networks, case studies, and comparisons.
Twin Tollans
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Author : Cynthia Kristan-Graham
language : en
Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks
Release Date : 2007
Twin Tollans written by Cynthia Kristan-Graham and has been published by Dumbarton Oaks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
This volume had its beginnings in the two-day colloquium, "Rethinking Chichén Itzá, Tula and Tollan," that was held at Dumbarton Oaks. The selected essays revisit long-standing questions regarding the nature of the relationship between Chichen Itza and Tula. Rather than approaching these questions through the notions of migrations and conquests, these essays place the cities in the context of the emerging social, political, and economic relationships that took shape during the transition from the Epiclassic period in Central Mexico, the Terminal Classic period in the Maya region, and the succeeding Early Postclassic period.
When East Meets West
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Author : Travis W. Stanton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
When East Meets West written by Travis W. Stanton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Chichén Itzá Site (Mexico) categories.
This set represents the first large-scale reconsideration of the Epiclassic and Early Postclassic periods in broader Mesoamerica in 20 years. The focus is to examine the influence of the ruins of Classic period Teotihuacan in the political, social, and economic structures of societies at the transition to the Postclassic period. Teotihuacan was a locus of critical cultural innovations in Mesoamerica. These innovations included fusing a warrior cult with long-standing ideas surrounding what has been broadly termed 'Flower World', as well as profound changes to economic and political structures. Later Mesoamerican societies drew on these innovations in their own unique ways and this volume attempts to move the discussion of cultural changes beyond the traditional focus on the sites of Chichen Itza and Tula, to consider many other communities across Mesoamerica and beyond.
The Postclassic To Spanish Era Transition In Mesoamerica
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Author : Susan Kepecs
language : en
Publisher: UNM Press
Release Date : 2005
The Postclassic To Spanish Era Transition In Mesoamerica written by Susan Kepecs and has been published by UNM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
A historical and archaeological analysis of native and Spanish interactions in Mesoamerica and how each culture impacted the other.
The Mesoamerican World System 200 1200 Ce
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Author : Peter F. Jimenez
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-08-27
The Mesoamerican World System 200 1200 Ce written by Peter F. Jimenez and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-27 with History categories.
This is the first application of the comparative approach of world-systems analysis in Mesoamerican archaeology.
Astronomers Scribes And Priests
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Author : Gabrielle Vail
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2010
Astronomers Scribes And Priests written by Gabrielle Vail and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
This book examines evidence for cultural interchange among the intellectual powerbrokers in Postclassic Mesoamerica, specifically those centered in the northern Maya lowlands and the central Mexican highlands. It includes a wealth of new data and interpretive frameworks in a comprehensive discussion of a critical time period in Mesoamerica.
In The Realm Of Nachan Kan
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Author : Marilyn A. Masson
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Release Date : 2015-04-01
In The Realm Of Nachan Kan written by Marilyn A. Masson and has been published by University Press of Colorado this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with History categories.
The prevailing view of the lowland Maya during the Postclassic period (A.D. 1050-1500) has been one of an impoverished, "degenerated" society devoid of cultural accomplishment. However, Marilyn A. Masson offers a fresh interpretation of this society as one that represented a complex, sophisticated, extensive organization of semiautonomous units that were closely integrated, yet embraced a decentralized political economy. In the Realm of Nachan Kan opens a window on Postclassic Maya patterns of cultural development and organization through a close examination of the small rural island of Laguna de On, a location that was distant from the governing political centers of the day. Using diachronic analysis of regional settlement patterns, ceramic traditions, household and ritual features, and artifacts from the site, Masson tracks developmental changes throughout the Postclassic period. These data suggest that affluent patterns of economic production and local and long-distance exchange were established within northern Belize by the eleventh century, and continued to develop, virtually uninterrupted, until the time of Spanish arrival. In addition, Masson analyzes contemporary political and religious artistic traditions at the temples of Mayapan, Tulum, and Santa Rita to provide a regional context for the changes in community patterns at Laguna de On. These cultural changes, she maintains, are closely correlated with the rise of Mayapan to power and participation of sites like Laguna de On in a pan-lowland economic and ritual interaction sphere. Offering a thoroughly new interpretation of Postclassic Mayan civilization. In the Realm of Nachan Kan is a must for scholars of Mesoamerican history and culture.
Aztec Archaeology And Ethnohistory
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Author : Frances F. Berdan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-04-21
Aztec Archaeology And Ethnohistory written by Frances F. Berdan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-21 with History categories.
This book provides an up-to-date synthesis of Aztec culture, encompassing topics of history, economy, social life, political relations, and religious beliefs and ceremonies. It offers an integrated view of Aztec life, grappling with thorny issues such as human sacrifice and the controversial role of up-and-coming merchants. The book meshes data, methods, and theories from a variety of disciplines including archaeology, ethnohistory, ethnography, and art history.
Postclassic Soconusco Society
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Author : Barbara Voorhies
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Release Date : 2004
Postclassic Soconusco Society written by Barbara Voorhies and has been published by University Press of Colorado this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Excavations (Archaeology) categories.
This timely report presents new archaeological data on Postclassic sites (11th through 16th centuries, AD) in one of the key regions of Mesoamerica. The Pacific coast of Soconusco was at the forefront of cultural developments from the time of its earliest farmers in the Formative period through the Spanish conquest. Yet until now the Postclassic archaeology of this region has remained poorly known. This book presents the results of archaeological fieldwork at the political center Acapetahua and other key Postclassic sites in Soconusco by two leading Mesoamericanist archaeologists. The authors' analyses of artifacts shed light on subsistence activities, the production of textiles and other craft items, commercial exchange, and the social context of life in this area. The Late Postclassic period was a dynamic and innovative time when peoples from all parts of Mesoamerica were drawn together by processes of commercial and stylistic interaction. Until recently, however, Postclassic archaeological data has been limited to a few areas. Postclassic Soconusco Society now adds a key region to the overall picture. This work will serve as both a basic reference on the Postclassic archaeology of a key region and a case study in the local impacts and manifestations of ancient empires and world-systems.
Birds And Beasts Of Ancient Mesoamerica
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Author : Susan Milbrath
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Release Date : 2023-12-15
Birds And Beasts Of Ancient Mesoamerica written by Susan Milbrath and has been published by University Press of Colorado this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-15 with Social Science categories.
Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica links Precolumbian animal imagery with scientific data related to animal morphology and behavior, providing in-depth studies of the symbolic importance of animals and birds in Postclassic period Mesoamerica. Representations of animal deities in Mesoamerica can be traced back at least to Middle Preclassic Olmec murals, stone carvings, and portable art such as lapidary work and ceramics. Throughout the history of Mesoamerica real animals were merged with fantastical creatures, creating zoological oddities not unlike medieval European bestiaries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztec emperor was known to keep exotic animals in royal aviaries and zoos. The Postclassic period was characterized by an iconography that was shared from central Mexico to the Yucatan peninsula and south to Belize. In addition to highlighting the symbolic importance of nonhuman creatures in general, the volume focuses on the importance of the calendrical and astronomical symbolism associated with animals and birds. Inspired by and dedicated to the work of Mesoamerican scholar Cecelia Klein and featuring imagery from painted books, monumental sculpture, portable arts, and archaeological evidence from the field of zooarchaeology, Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica highlights the significance of the animal world in Postclassic and early colonial Mesoamerica. It will be important to students and scholars studying Mesoamerican art history, archaeology, ethnohistory, and zoology.