Compare and Contrast the Olmec Colossal Head and the Mississippian

question 55

Essay

Compare and contrast the Olmec colossal head and the Mississippian Serpent Mound. How does each represent its respective area? What visual elements are used to define the creating cultures? How do they each express visually the essence of their creating cultures?

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Definitions:

Cataracts

A medical condition characterized by the clouding of the eye's natural lens, leading to decreased vision.

Tonometer

An instrument for determining pressure or tension, especially determining ocular tension.

Retinoscope

An instrument used by eye doctors to shine a light into the patient's eye to observe the reflection from the retina, helping to determine the patient's prescription for glasses or contact lenses.

Ophthalmoscope

A hand-held instrument with a light; used to view inner eye structures.