Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. The Americas
6. Pre-Columbian (American)
7. [Pre-Columbian Middle American styles and periods]
8. Mesoamerican
9. Mesoamerican periods

Narrower term/s

• Early Preclassic
• Middle Preclassic
• Late Preclassic

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers generally to the period in Mesoamerica from about 2000 BCE to 250 CE characterized by major achievements in iconography and architecture by many distinct societies. It often refers specifically to early prehistoric Mesoamerican Olmec culture featuring monumental and intricate art in stone, jewels, and feathers.