Excavations At La Venta

This film reviews, through use of color still photographs, motion picture footage, and detailed animation, the evolution of the large-scale archaeological excavation in 1955 of the Olmec site at La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico. Results of earlier investigations are included. Summarizes the history of the site from 800 B. C and shows examples of constructions, sculptures, and small jade and serpentine carvings.

Credits

Direction, Script, Production
Aline Evans
Photography, Sound
C Cameron Macauley
Editing
C Cameron Macauley, Aline Evans
Narrator
Anthony Ostroff
Art, Animation
Alan Atkins
Musician
John Thomas
Production Supervisor
Clyde B. Smith
Research Consultant
Robert F. Heizer.
Complete catalog record
Uses still photographs, motion picture film and animation to depict the evolution of the 1955 excavation of the Olmec site at La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico. Summarizes the history of the site from 800 B C and indicates the significance of the excavations. Produced by RobertHeizer for UCEMC.

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