I Introduction II Geographical Scope III Chronological Divisions IV Cultural Traits V Kinds of Art A. Architecture B. Sculpture C. Painting D. Decorative Arts 1. Pottery 2. Metalwork 3. Textiles VI Mesoamerican Area A. Pre-Classic Period 1. Olmec 2. Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit B. Classic Period 1. Teotihuacán 2. Maya 3. Zapotec 4. Classic Vera Cruz C. Post-Classic Period 1. Toltec and Maya-Toltec 2. Tarascan 3. Huastec and Totonac 4. Mixtec 5. Aztec VII Central Andean Area A. Pre-Ceramic Period B. Pre-Classic Period 1. Chavín 2. Paracas C. Classic Period 1. Moche 2. Nazca 3. Tiahuanacu 4. Huari D. Post-Classic Period 1. Chimu 2. Inca VIII Intermediate Area A. Lower Central America B. Colombia C. Ecuador IX Peripheral Area A. Amazonian Basin B. Caribbean Area