Seventeen confirmed examples are known from four sites within the Olmec heartland on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. Most colossal heads were sculpted from spherical boulders but two from San …

Feb 1, 2017 · Olmec art is best known for colossal sculpture in volcanic stone and intricate works in jade, both media that were imported from faraway regions.

Mar 21, 2014 · The stone head sculptures of the Olmec civilization of the Gulf Coast of Mexico (1200 BCE - 400 BCE) are amongst the most mysterious and debated artefacts from the …

Feb 20, 2024 · Beyond the colossal heads, Olmec artists created complete statues and stelae. Artifacts such as baby-faced figures and stelae are etched with symbols and iconography, …

Dec 24, 2024 · The Olmec colossal stone heads are some of the most iconic and mysterious artifacts of ancient Mesoamerican history. These massive stone sculptures, carved from …

Feb 27, 2024 · The Olmec created massive monuments, including colossal stone heads, thrones, stela (upright slabs), and statues. They may have been the originators of the Mesoamerican …

The Olmec of the Mexican Gulf Coast are perhaps best known today for their tradition of large-scale stone sculptures. These are among the earliest sculpted artworks in the ancient …

Nov 20, 2024 · A collection of 17 colossal stone sculptures, the Olmec Heads were carved from large basalt boulders by the Olmecs beginning around 1200 B.C.E.

Aug 8, 2022 · Adorned with helmet-like headgear, flat noses and full lips, these enigmatic sculptures of a long bygone era are the work of Mesoamerica’s first civilisation – the Olmec’s. …

Explore the fascinating world of Olmec sculpture, from intricate small figures to monumental colossal heads, and uncover their cultural significance.