Author |
Guthe, Carl E. (Carl Eugen), 1893-1974 |
LoC No. |
25009216
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Title |
Pueblo pottery making: a study at the village of San Ildefonso
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Original Publication |
United States: Yale Univ Press,1925.
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Series Title |
Papers of the Southwestern expedition, no. 2
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Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"Pueblo Pottery Making: A Study at the Village of San Ildefonso" by Carl E. Guthe is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work meticulously details the traditional methods of pottery making among the Pueblo Indians of San Ildefonso, New Mexico, exploring the materials, techniques, and cultural significance surrounding this craft. The book offers valuable insights into the artistry behind pottery and its integral place in the Pueblo community. The beginning of the book introduces the village of San Ildefonso, highlighting its historical and cultural context as a site of significant pottery-making tradition. Guthe explains his motivations for conducting this study, emphasizing the exceptional skills of local potters and the continuous evolution of their craft. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the pottery-making process, outlining the raw materials, tools used, and the intricate techniques employed by the Pueblo women. It also hints at the interplay of traditional practices and modern influences in the ongoing development of Pueblo pottery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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Subject |
Indian pottery -- North America
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Subject |
Pueblo pottery
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Subject |
San Ildefonso Pueblo (N.M.)
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Subject |
Pottery -- New Mexico -- San Ildefonso Pueblo
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Subject |
Pueblo art
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
67221 |
Release Date |
Jan 22, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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