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Akker, Paul van den (2011)

The Danzantes of Monte Albán, Oaxaca. A historical approach to the change of interpretation of the Late Formative carved stones

Bachelor thesis | Archeologie (BA)

This thesis examines the change of theory on the Danzantes through a historical approach. By giving an overview of change in the theory of the Danzantes, it is possible to determine which factors influenced the researchers while proposing their theory on these late formative stone sculptures. Considering the influences on the theories of the Danzantes, we come closer to an objective view on the Danzantes. First, to understand the influence of the theories on the formation of the Monte Albán state on the interpretation of the Danzantes, an overview of different perspectives on the development of the site is provided. This is followed by an introduction to the Danzantes, where the different characteristics are discussed. Finally the debate on the interpretation of the Danzantes is discussed and linked to the theories of the rise of Monte Albán. This research proves that the different theories of Monte Albán over the course of time have influenced the way researchers perceive the...Show moreThis thesis examines the change of theory on the Danzantes through a historical approach. By giving an overview of change in the theory of the Danzantes, it is possible to determine which factors influenced the researchers while proposing their theory on these late formative stone sculptures. Considering the influences on the theories of the Danzantes, we come closer to an objective view on the Danzantes. First, to understand the influence of the theories on the formation of the Monte Albán state on the interpretation of the Danzantes, an overview of different perspectives on the development of the site is provided. This is followed by an introduction to the Danzantes, where the different characteristics are discussed. Finally the debate on the interpretation of the Danzantes is discussed and linked to the theories of the rise of Monte Albán. This research proves that the different theories of Monte Albán over the course of time have influenced the way researchers perceive the Danzantes. This study has made it possible to determine different schools the debate on the Danzantes as well. Apart from this, some important observations made on research to the Danzantes and the Valley of Oaxaca in total are pointed out.Show less

Author

Akker, Paul van den

Faculty

Faculty of Archaeology

Supervisors

Broekhoven, L.K.N. van

ECTS Credits

10

Language

en